Velocity Institute

At Velocity Institute, we measure success by what our students can do the day they graduate, not just what they covered in class. For Trenton, a recent graduate of our Diesel Technician program in Kansas City, that meant walking out the door with two industry certifications already in hand.

Diesel mechanics in Kansas City earn an average of about $57,000 to $64,000 a year - roughly $27 to $31 an hour - with experienced and certified techs making $73,000 to $84,000 or more.

There's something powerful about finding work that pays well, stays steady, and actually feels like yours. For one recent Velocity Institute graduate, that's exactly what diesel mechanics has turned out to be.