As of June 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Diesel Engineer in Mesa, AZ is $117,176, equivalent to $56 per hour, $2,253 weekly, or $9,765 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 Mesa, AZ vary widely, spanning from $93,428 to $133,355. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($104,745) and 75th percentile ($125,645), while top earners (90th percentile) make $133,355 per year. This $20,900 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, Mesa Diesel Engineer often earn 1.4% lower than national averages. However, Mesa currently ranks 384 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 $93,428 Mesa, AZ June 01, 2026
25th Percentile Diesel Engineer Salary $104,745 Mesa, AZ June 01, 2026
50th Percentile Diesel Engineer Salary $117,176 Mesa, AZ June 01, 2026
75th Percentile Diesel Engineer Salary $125,645 Mesa, AZ June 01, 2026
90th Percentile Diesel Engineer Salary $133,355 Mesa, AZ June 01, 2026
25% $104,745 10% $93,428 90% $133,355 75% $125,645 $117,176 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Diesel Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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About Mesa, Arizona    Mesa (/ˈmeɪsə/ MAY-sə) is a city in Maricopa County, in the U.S. state of Arizona. It is a suburb located about 20 miles (32 km) east of Phoenix in th....More

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