College of Alameda
3.0 mi555 Ralph Appezzato Memorial Pky, Alameda, CA · Public, 2-year
- Grads 2023-24
- 10 diesel mechanic
- In-state tuition/yr 2025-26
- $1,258
- Median pay 10 yrs, all
- $47,627
Diesel Mechanic Schools in Oakland, CA
2 schools within 25 miles of Oakland reported diesel mechanic graduates for 2023-24, 14 awards in all. Sorted by distance.
Las Positas College
23.6 mi3000 Campus Hill Drive, Livermore, CA · Public, 2-year
- Grads 2023-24
- 4 diesel mechanic
- In-state tuition/yr 2025-26
- $1,348
- Median pay 10 yrs, all
- $57,379
BLS puts the median annual wage for bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists in California at $73,950 (middle 80% from $47,180 to $96,730), May 2025. BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook.
Licensing rules for diesel technicians are set by California: check them on CareerOneStop. For paid on-the-job training, search the apprenticeship finder.
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Sources: IPEDS Completions 2023-24 (C2024_A) and Directory (HD2024), NCES; College Scorecard institution data (2025-26 charges, released Nov 2, 2026) and field-of-study data (Oct 15, 2026); FMCSA Training Provider Registry (as of 2026-11-02); BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Checked 2026-11-02. How we build this list.