DSL · 25 mi of Winston-Salem

Diesel Mechanic Schools in Winston-Salem, NC

3 schools within 25 miles of Winston-Salem reported diesel mechanic graduates for 2023-24, 89 awards in all. Sorted by distance.

Forsyth Technical Community College

2.5 mi

2100 Silas Creek Pky, Winston-Salem, NC · Public, 2-year

DSL 27
AUTO 85
WELD 79
BODY 66
ELEC 36
HVAC 32
PLMB 16
CARP 10
CNC 10
A&P 4

Grads 2023-24: 27 diesel mechanic
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $2,276
Median pay 1 yr out: $37,678 undergraduate certificate

Davidson-Davie Community College

17.0 mi

297 DCC Road, Thomasville, NC · Public, 2-year

DSL 36
WELD 79
CDL 55
HVAC 55
AUTO 51
CNC 40

Grads 2023-24: 36 diesel mechanic
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,979
Median pay 1 yr out: $38,504 undergraduate certificate

Guilford Technical Community College

20.3 mi

601 E. Main Street, Jamestown, NC · Public, 2-year

DSL 26
A&P 100
AUTO 71
HVAC 54
ELEC 44
WELD 32
BODY 11
CNST 11
CARP 8
PLMB 8

Grads 2023-24: 26 diesel mechanic
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $2,334
Median pay 1 yr out: $48,923 undergraduate certificate

BLS puts the median annual wage for bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists in North Carolina at $57,490 (middle 80% from $39,890 to $76,240), May 2025. BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook.

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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.