10 of the Most Popular Types of Gen X Jobs in 2026

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Top Types Of Gen X Jobs

• Diesel Mechanic

  Salary range: $50,000 - $66,000

  A diesel mechanic is a highly skilled technician with a deep knowledge of diesel engines. These specialized mechanics provide all regularly needed maintenance for diesel engines and are also capable of making any needed repairs.

• Diesel Mechanic In Europe

  Salary range: $50,000 - $66,000

  Diesel Mechanic In Europe is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Diesel Mechanic In Europe jobs pay between $50,000 (25th percentile) and $66,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Diesel Mechanic In Europe job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

• Relocation Assistance Available Diesel Mechanic

  Salary range: $50,000 - $66,000

  Relocation Assistance Available Diesel Mechanic is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Relocation Assistance Available Diesel Mechanic jobs pay between $50,000 (25th percentile) and $66,000 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Relocation Assistance Available Diesel Mechanic job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

• Per Diem Heavy Equipment Mechanic

  Salary range: $52,000 - $68,500

  Per Diem Heavy Equipment Mechanic is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Per Diem Heavy Equipment Mechanic jobs pay between $52,000 (25th percentile) and $68,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Per Diem Heavy Equipment Mechanic job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

• Felony Friendly Diesel Mechanic

  Salary range: $50,000 - $66,000

  Felony Friendly Diesel Mechanic is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Felony Friendly Diesel Mechanic jobs pay between $50,000 (25th percentile) and $66,000 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Felony Friendly Diesel Mechanic job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

• Volvo Diesel Mechanic

  Salary range: $50,000 - $66,000

  Volvo Diesel Mechanic is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Volvo Diesel Mechanic jobs pay between $50,000 (25th percentile) and $66,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Volvo Diesel Mechanic job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

• Honc

  Salary range: $31,500 - $64,000

  Honc is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Honc jobs pay between $31,500 (25th percentile) and $64,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Honc job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

• Traveling Diesel Mechanic

  Salary range: $50,000 - $66,000

  Traveling Diesel Mechanic is a typical job search query Most salaries for Traveling Diesel Mechanic jobs pay between $50,000 (25th percentile) and $66,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Traveling Diesel Mechanic job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

• Cummins Diesel Technician

  Salary range: $53,000 - $74,000

  Cummins Diesel Technician is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Cummins Diesel Technician jobs pay between $53,000 (25th percentile) and $74,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Cummins Diesel Technician job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

• Marine Diesel Engine Mechanic

  Salary range: $53,500 - $69,500

  Marine Diesel Engine Mechanic is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Marine Diesel Engine Mechanic jobs pay between $53,500 (25th percentile) and $69,500 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Marine Diesel Engine Mechanic job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.