As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Diesel Engineer in Worcester, MA is $124,282, equivalent to $60 per hour, $2,390 weekly, or $10,357 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 Worcester, MA vary widely, spanning from $99,293 to $141,453. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($111,202) and 75th percentile ($133,270), while top earners (90th percentile) make $141,453 per year. This $22,068 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, Worcester Diesel Engineer often earn 3.7% higher than national averages. However, Worcester currently ranks 210 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 $99,293 Worcester, MA July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Diesel Engineer Salary $111,202 Worcester, MA July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Diesel Engineer Salary $124,282 Worcester, MA July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Diesel Engineer Salary $133,270 Worcester, MA July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Diesel Engineer Salary $141,453 Worcester, MA July 01, 2026
25% $111,202 10% $99,293 90% $141,453 75% $133,270 $124,282 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 Worcester, Massachusetts    Worcester has a total area of 38.6 square miles (100 km2), 37.6 square miles (97 km2) of land and 1.0 square mile (2.6 km2) (roughly 2.59%) of water. ....More

Worcester, Massachusetts  area prices were up 1.6% from a year ago

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