Diesel Mechanic market brief · Chicago, IL
Diesel Mechanic Jobs in Chicago, IL
45 diesel mechanic openings are live in the Chicago, IL area from 26 employers, led by Rush Enterprises, TransChicago Truck Group, and Remote Mechanic Jobs. The middle half of posted salaries runs $52,000–$67,600 a year (median $58,240), from the 73% of listings that disclose pay. Entry-level roles are the largest group, at 53% of openings. 9% of listings accept remote work.
Data updated Nov 4, 2026
Role and market snapshot
A quick read on demand before you open the live listings
Tracked jobs
- 45
- Live diesel mechanic openings currently tracked in the Chicago market.
Companies hiring
- 26
- Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view.
Median compensation
- $58,240
- 73% of listings provide usable compensation data.
Market analysis
Role-specific demand, level, employer, and compensation signals for this local market
Start with the level mix, then compare current demand, compensation coverage, and employer concentration before opening the live listings.
Level mix
Career ladder
Chicago's diesel mechanic market is led by entry-level openings, with 24 tracked roles at that rung.
30-day window
Demand and salary
Current jobs
45
Hiring employers
26
Salary coverage
73%
Median experience
3.0 years
Within this market
Employer tier lens
Startups & growing teams
29
13 companies · $52,998 median
Established employers
7
6 companies · $67,600 median
Coverage-gated
Salary distribution
P25
$52,000
P50
$58,240
P75
$67,600
P90
$77,908
Salary figures use annualized USD posted minimum compensation from listings in this market. An employer that posts the same pay on many listings counts once, and figures render only when enough distinct employers disclose pay.
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- 45 live roles tracked in this market.
- 26 employers represented in the current window.
- Market data refreshed Nov 4, 2026.
A practical market plan for Diesel Mechanic in Chicago
Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list.
- 01
Read the demand
45 diesel mechanic openings across 26 employers establish the current Chicago opportunity set.
- 02
Choose the right rung
Entry-level leads the derived level mix with 24 tracked openings.
- 03
Prioritize employers
Rush Enterprises is one of the most active visible employers, with 6 current openings in this market view.
- 04
Open the live roles
24 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now.
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Where this market is hiring
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Employer activity · 26 companies
Who is hiring in this market
The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample.
Live opportunity sample · 24 of 45 matches
Representative openings
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Diesel Mechanic jobs in Chicago: what applicants need to know
Current answers for a difficult AI-era job search, grounded in this publishable role and location market view rather than generic career advice.
- 01
How many diesel mechanic jobs are open in Chicago?
Metaintro tracks 45 live diesel mechanic openings from 26 employers in the Chicago, IL area over the last 30 days.
- 02
What do diesel mechanic jobs in Chicago pay?
The median posted salary is $58,240 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $52,000 to $67,600. Based on the 73% of current listings that disclose pay.
- 03
Which experience level has the most diesel mechanic openings in Chicago?
Entry-level roles lead with 24 openings. Experience level is known for 73% of this market's listings.
- 04
Which companies are hiring for diesel mechanic jobs in Chicago?
Rush Enterprises, TransChicago Truck Group, Remote Mechanic Jobs, and Sysco have the most open diesel mechanic roles here right now, out of 26 hiring employers.
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