As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Diesel Engineer in Scranton, PA is $113,144, equivalent to $54 per hour, $2,176 weekly, or $9,429 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 Scranton, PA vary widely, spanning from $90,380 to $128,757. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($101,229) and 75th percentile ($121,316), while top earners (90th percentile) make $128,757 per year. This $20,087 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, Scranton Diesel Engineer often earn 4.2% lower than national averages. However, Scranton currently ranks 533 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 $90,380 Scranton, PA September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Diesel Engineer Salary $101,229 Scranton, PA September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Diesel Engineer Salary $113,144 Scranton, PA September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Diesel Engineer Salary $121,316 Scranton, PA September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Diesel Engineer Salary $128,757 Scranton, PA September 01, 2026
25% $101,229 10% $90,380 90% $128,757 75% $121,316 $113,144 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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