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
Diesel Mechanic Schools in Chicago, IL
2 schools within 25 miles of Chicago reported diesel mechanic graduates for 2023-24, 143 awards in all. Sorted by distance.
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
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.
Licensing rules for diesel technicians are set by Illinois: 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.