Bates Technical College
0.6 mi1101 S Yakima Ave, Tacoma, WA · Public, 4-year
- Grads 2023-24
- 147 diesel mechanic
- In-state tuition/yr 2025-26
- $5,874
- Median pay 10 yrs, all
- $56,009
Diesel Mechanic Schools in Tacoma, WA
2 schools within 25 miles of Tacoma reported diesel mechanic graduates for 2023-24, 151 awards in all. Sorted by distance.
South Seattle College
21.0 mi6000 16th Ave SW, Seattle, WA · Public, 4-year
- Grads 2023-24
- 4 diesel mechanic
- In-state tuition/yr 2025-26
- $4,935
- Median pay 10 yrs, all
- $58,451
BLS puts the median annual wage for bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists in Washington at $77,900 (middle 80% from $54,720 to $102,800), May 2025. BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook.
Licensing rules for diesel technicians are set by Washington: 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.