As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Diesel Engineer in Meridian, ID is $110,959, equivalent to $53 per hour, $2,134 weekly, or $9,247 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Diesel Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Diesel Engineer in Meridian, ID vary widely, spanning from $88,635 to $126,270. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($99,274) and 75th percentile ($118,974), while top earners (90th percentile) make $126,270 per year. This $19,700 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or FOCUS, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Meridian Diesel Engineer often earn 0.2% lower than national averages. However, Meridian currently ranks 623 statewide for Diesel Engineer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Diesel Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Diesel Engineer Salary $88,635 Meridian, ID September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Diesel Engineer Salary $99,274 Meridian, ID September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Diesel Engineer Salary $110,959 Meridian, ID September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Diesel Engineer Salary $118,974 Meridian, ID September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Diesel Engineer Salary $126,270 Meridian, ID September 01, 2026
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    Diesel Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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About Meridian, Idaho    Meridian is a city located in Ada County in the U.S. state of Idaho. As of the 2010 census, the population of Meridian was 75,092 making it the third ....More

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