Diesel Mechanic / Diesel Technician in Illinois

Diesel techs service and repair heavy trucks, buses, construction equipment, and marine engines. With millions of commercial trucks on US roads and freight demand growing, diesel techs are in massive demand — especially those who can work on Cummins, Caterpillar, and Volvo systems.

$56,246 IL Median Salary
4% Growth Rate
1–2 years Training

💰 Diesel Mechanic / Diesel Technician Salary in Illinois

Estimated salary range for Diesel Mechanic / Diesel Technicians in Illinois, based on BLS national data adjusted for regional cost of living.

Entry
$40,000
Median
$56,246
Experienced
$80,000

🎓 Diesel Mechanic / Diesel Technician Licensing in Illinois

Credential required: ASE Medium/Heavy Truck Certifications (T-series)

Requirements may vary slightly by state. Always verify current licensing requirements with the Illinois state licensing board before enrolling.

Schools and programs related to Diesel Mechanic / Diesel Technician in Illinois

These listings are shown as related training options for Diesel Mechanic / Diesel Technician in Illinois. Before enrolling, compare program length, total cost, credential outcomes, and how well each option matches local employer demand.

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Universal Technical Institute of Illinois Inc

📍 Lisle, IL

Associate

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Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park

📍 Melrose Park, IL

Certificate 1-<2yr

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Rock Valley College

📍 Rockford, IL

Certificate 1-<2yr

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Lake Land College

📍 Mattoon, IL

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Joliet Junior College

📍 Joliet, IL

Certificate 1-<2yr

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Lincoln Land Community College

📍 Springfield, IL

Certificate 1-<2yr

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Richland Community College

📍 Decatur, IL

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Illinois Central College

📍 East Peoria, IL

Certificate 2-4yr

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Rend Lake College

📍 Ina, IL

Certificate 1-<2yr

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Southwestern Illinois College

📍 Belleville, IL

Certificate 1-<2yr

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Waubonsee Community College

📍 Sugar Grove, IL

Certificate 1-<2yr

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College of DuPage

📍 Glen Ellyn, IL

Certificate 1-<2yr

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Heartland Community College

📍 Normal, IL

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College of Lake County

📍 Grayslake, IL

Certificate 2-4yr

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Moraine Valley Community College

📍 Palos Hills, IL

Certificate 1-<2yr

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City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College

📍 Chicago, IL

Certificate 1-<2yr

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Lewis and Clark Community College

📍 Godfrey, IL

Certificate 1-<2yr

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Elgin Community College

📍 Elgin, IL

Certificate 2-4yr

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Olney Central College

📍 Olney, IL

Certificate 2-4yr

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Parkland College

📍 Champaign, IL

Certificate 1-<2yr

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Kaskaskia College

📍 Centralia, IL

Certificate 1-<2yr

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City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College

📍 Chicago, IL

Certificate 1-<2yr

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Carl Sandburg College

📍 Galesburg, IL

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Southeastern Illinois College

📍 Harrisburg, IL

Certificate 1-<2yr

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Illinois Valley Community College

📍 Oglesby, IL

Certificate 2-4yr

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John A Logan College

📍 Carterville, IL

Certificate 1-<2yr

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Morton College

📍 Cicero, IL

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Oakton College

📍 Des Plaines, IL

Certificate 1-<2yr

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Triton College

📍 River Grove, IL

Certificate 1-<2yr

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City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College

📍 Chicago, IL

Certificate 1-<2yr

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Shawnee Community College

📍 Ullin, IL

Certificate 1-<2yr

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Wabash Valley College

📍 Mount Carmel, IL

Certificate 2-4yr

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Black Hawk College

📍 Moline, IL

Certificate 1-<2yr

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Highland Community College

📍 Freeport, IL

Certificate 1-<2yr

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Kankakee Community College

📍 Kankakee, IL

Certificate 1-<2yr

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Kishwaukee College

📍 Malta, IL

Certificate 1-<2yr

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Frontier Community College

📍 Fairfield, IL

Certificate 1-<2yr

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Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Chicago

📍 Chicago, IL

Associate

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McHenry County College

📍 Crystal Lake, IL

Certificate 1-<2yr

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Prairie State College

📍 Chicago Heights, IL

Certificate 1-<2yr

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Danville Area Community College

📍 Danville, IL

Certificate 1-<2yr

How to compare these options

  • Look for programs that align with the most common hiring path for Diesel Mechanic / Diesel Technician in Illinois.
  • Ask whether graduates are prepared for any required credential, license, or employer screening step.
  • Compare cost, completion time, and schedule before making a final decision.

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