Diesel Mechanic Foreman Salary in Columbia, SC

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As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Diesel Mechanic Foreman in Columbia, SC is $64,491. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $52,218 to a high of $77,185, with most professionals earning between $58,067 and $71,135.

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Common responsibilities of a Diesel Mechanic Foreman

Obtains supervisor permission to complete diagnosed repairs and/or add additional repairs to a repair.

February 06, 2023

Produce and send daily reports to include production reports, sold vehicle reports, vehicle status and estimated time of completion.

February 10, 2023

Train employees and check on progress of newly trained employees.

February 16, 2023

Assist with therepair of equipment when and as needed in a timely fashion.

February 24, 2023

Document work completed and finalize work orders.

February 26, 2023

Performs road test on customer vehicles to assist in problem isolation or to verify repair procedure.

March 02, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Diesel Mechanic Foreman in Columbia, SC

Average Base Salary

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64491

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71754

65002

What is the average salary for Diesel Mechanic Foreman in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Diesel Mechanic Foreman in Columbia, SC. The base salary for Diesel Mechanic Foreman ranges from $58,067 to $71,135 with the average base salary of $64,491. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $58,552 to $71,754 with the average total cash compensation of $65,002.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$64,491	$58,067 - $71,135
Bonus	$511	$485 - $618
Total Pay	$65,002	$58,552 - $71,754

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Diesel Mechanic Foreman Salary Near Columbia, SC

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Sumter, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,590 - $68,101	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Aiken, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,004 - $71,058	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Rock Hill, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,588 - $74,224	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Florence, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,545 - $69,271	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Augusta, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,180 - $71,274	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Summerville, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $59,437 - $72,814	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC

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About Columbia, South Carolina

One of Columbia's more prominent geographical features is its fall line, the boundary between the upland Piedmont region and the Atlantic Coastal Plain, across which rivers drop as falls or rapids. Columbia grew up at the fall line of the Congaree River, which is formed by the convergence of the Broad River and the Saluda River. The Congaree was the farthest inland point of river navigation. The energy of falling water also powered Columbia's early mills. The city has capitalized on this location which includes three rivers by christening itself "The Columbia Riverbanks Region". Columbia is lo...

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