As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Diesel Engineer in Tucson, AZ is $112,575, equivalent to $54 per hour, $2,165 weekly, or $9,381 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 Tucson, AZ vary widely, spanning from $89,925 to $128,108. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($100,719) and 75th percentile ($120,705), while top earners (90th percentile) make $128,108 per year. This $19,986 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, Tucson Diesel Engineer often earn 2.6% lower than national averages. However, Tucson currently ranks 566 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 $89,925 Tucson, AZ September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Diesel Engineer Salary $100,719 Tucson, AZ September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Diesel Engineer Salary $112,575 Tucson, AZ September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Diesel Engineer Salary $120,705 Tucson, AZ September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Diesel Engineer Salary $128,108 Tucson, AZ September 01, 2026
25% $100,719 10% $89,925 90% $128,108 75% $120,705 $112,575 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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    Drilling Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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