3225 Winter Lake Rd, Lakeland, FL · Public, under 2-year
- Grads 2023-24
- 16 diesel mechanic
- Largest program 2025-26
- $970
- Median pay 10 yrs, all
- $40,908
Diesel Mechanic Schools in Lakeland, FL
2 schools within 25 miles of Lakeland reported diesel mechanic graduates for 2023-24, 25 awards in all. Sorted by distance.
Ridge Technical College
18.4 mi7700 State Rd 544, Winter Haven, FL · Public, under 2-year
- Grads 2023-24
- 9 diesel mechanic
- In-state tuition/yr 2025-26
- $3,930
- Median pay 1 yr out
- $39,890 undergraduate certificate
BLS puts the median annual wage for bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists in Florida at $60,490 (middle 80% from $44,300 to $79,210), May 2025. BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook.
Licensing rules for diesel technicians are set by Florida: 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.