4000 Lancaster Dr NE, Salem, OR · Public, 4-year
- Grads 2023-24
- 9 diesel mechanic
- In-state tuition/yr 2025-26
- $6,570
- Median pay 1 yr out
- $42,294 associate degree
2 schools within 25 miles of Salem reported diesel mechanic graduates for 2023-24, 26 awards in all. Sorted by distance.
4000 Lancaster Dr NE, Salem, OR · Public, 4-year
6500 Pacific Blvd SW, Albany, OR · Public, 2-year
BLS puts the median annual wage for bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists in Oregon at $63,970 (middle 80% from $47,690 to $90,700), May 2025. BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook.
Licensing rules for diesel technicians are set by Oregon: check them on CareerOneStop. For paid on-the-job training, search the apprenticeship finder.
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.