2611 Corporate West Drive, Lisle, IL · Private for-profit, 2-year
- Grads 2023-24
- 133 diesel mechanic
- Program tuition 2023-24
- $39,350 11 mo
- Median pay 1 yr out
- $46,664 undergraduate certificate
Diesel Mechanic Schools in Illinois
13 schools in Illinois reported diesel mechanic graduates for 2023-24, 323 awards in all. Sorted by number of graduates.
468 N Ken Gray Pkwy, Ina, IL · Public, 2-year
- Grads 2023-24
- 51 diesel mechanic
- In-state tuition/yr 2025-26
- $4,500
- Median pay 10 yrs, all
- $41,154
One College Park, Decatur, IL · Public, 2-year
- Grads 2023-24
- 29 diesel mechanic
- In-state tuition/yr 2025-26
- $4,770
- Median pay 10 yrs, all
- $42,563
1 College Drive, East Peoria, IL · Public, 2-year
- Grads 2023-24
- 25 diesel mechanic
- In-state tuition/yr 2025-26
- $4,800
- Median pay 1 yr out
- $58,950 associate degree
2400 W Bradley Ave, Champaign, IL · Public, 2-year
- Grads 2023-24
- 22 diesel mechanic
- In-state tuition/yr 2025-26
- $4,464
- Median pay 1 yr out
- $52,255 associate degree
3575 College Road, Harrisburg, IL · Public, 2-year
- Grads 2023-24
- 16 diesel mechanic
- In-state tuition/yr 2025-26
- $4,560
- Median pay 10 yrs, all
- $39,732
100 College Drive, Kankakee, IL · Public, 2-year
- Grads 2023-24
- 11 diesel mechanic
- In-state tuition/yr 2025-26
- $5,220
- Median pay 10 yrs, all
- $41,759
10001 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL · Public, 2-year
- Grads 2023-24
- 10 diesel mechanic
- In-state tuition/yr 2025-26
- $4,710
- Median pay 10 yrs, all
- $35,991
233 East Chestnut Street, Olney, IL · Public, 2-year
- Grads 2023-24
- 8 diesel mechanic
- In-state tuition/yr 2025-26
- $5,260
- Median pay 10 yrs, all
- $41,929
21193 Malta Rd, Malta, IL · Public, 2-year
- Grads 2023-24
- 7 diesel mechanic
- In-state tuition/yr 2025-26
- $4,800
- Median pay 10 yrs, all
- $43,671
1215 Houbolt Rd, Joliet, IL · Public, 2-year
- Grads 2023-24
- 6 diesel mechanic
- In-state tuition/yr 2025-26
- $4,530
- Median pay 10 yrs, all
- $47,929
1301 S 48th Street, Quincy, IL · Public, 2-year
- Grads 2023-24
- 3 diesel mechanic
- In-state tuition/yr 2025-26
- $5,700
- Median pay 10 yrs, all
- $42,918
5800 Godfrey Rd, Godfrey, IL · Public, 2-year
- Grads 2023-24
- 2 diesel mechanic
- In-state tuition/yr 2025-26
- $4,536
- Median pay 10 yrs, all
- $43,672
Diesel Mechanic Schools by city
Licensing in Illinois
Requirements are set by Illinois (and sometimes your city), not by the school. Look up the current rules for diesel technicians on CareerOneStop's License Finder for Illinois. General path: Diesel Mechanic Schools overview.
BLS puts the median annual wage for bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists in Illinois at $64,340 (middle 80% from $44,760 to $97,670), May 2025. BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook.
Questions, answered from the data
How many diesel mechanic schools are there in Illinois?
13 schools in Illinois reported diesel mechanic graduates to the Department of Education for 2023-24, 323 awards in all (237 undergraduate certificates, 86 associate degrees).
How much does diesel mechanic school cost in Illinois?
At schools that price by program, public two-year colleges teaching it charge a median $4,740 a year in-state (2025-26). Grants and aid lower what most students pay.
How much does a diesel technician make in Illinois?
The BLS median annual wage for bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists in Illinois was $64,340 in May 2025; the lowest-paid 10% earned under $44,760 and the top 10% over $97,670.
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.