As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Diesel Engineer in Paramus, NJ is $134,979, equivalent to $65 per hour, $2,596 weekly, or $11,248 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 Paramus, NJ vary widely, spanning from $107,822 to $153,604. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($120,764) and 75th percentile ($144,728), while top earners (90th percentile) make $153,604 per year. This $23,964 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, Paramus Diesel Engineer often earn 4.9% higher than national averages. However, Paramus currently ranks 17 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 $107,822 Paramus, NJ September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Diesel Engineer Salary $120,764 Paramus, NJ September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Diesel Engineer Salary $134,979 Paramus, NJ September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Diesel Engineer Salary $144,728 Paramus, NJ September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Diesel Engineer Salary $153,604 Paramus, NJ September 01, 2026
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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 Paramus, New Jersey    Paramus (/pəˈræməs/ pə-RAM-əs) is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough's population....More

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