Tire Repairer and Changer Salary
Tire Repairers and Changers earn a median $37,710 a year nationally. Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
U.S. median
$37,710
$18.13 per hour
Range
$30,010 – $50,230
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
108,410
across the U.S.
▲1.6%
Pay trend: The median for tire repairers and changers in the U.S. rose from $37,120 (May 2024) to $37,710 (May 2025). That trailed inflation (2.4%), so buying power slipped about 0.8%.
What tire repairers and changers do
Repair and replace tires.
- Typical education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Short-term on-the-job training
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +3.4% (about average)
- Openings per year
- 12,900
- Self-employed
- 2%
Employment of tire repairers and changers is projected to grow 3.4% from 2025 to 2035, about the same as the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 12,900 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Tire Repairer and Changer take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$32,480
per year · effective tax rate 13.9%
$2,707Monthly
$1,353Twice a month
$1,249Every 2 weeks
$15.62Hourly
- Federal income tax$2,345
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,338
- Medicare (1.45%)$547
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$32,480
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $30,010 | $14.43 | $26,293 |
| 25th percentile | $34,690 | $16.68 | $30,053 |
| Median (50th) | $37,710 | $18.13 | $32,480 |
| 75th percentile | $45,300 | $21.78 | $38,579 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $50,230 | $24.15 | $42,540 |
Best cities for tire repairers and changers (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York, NY | $44,460 | $36,100 | $32,071 | 2,440 |
| 2 | Houston, TX | $36,220 | $31,283 | $31,718 | 3,110 |
| 3 | Detroit, MI | $37,610 | $31,052 | $30,960 | 2,370 |
| 4 | Dallas, TX | $36,600 | $31,588 | $30,641 | 3,690 |
| 5 | Chicago, IL | $38,720 | $31,520 | $30,426 | 2,810 |
| 6 | Los Angeles, CA | $39,690 | $32,978 | $29,039 | 2,820 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- New York, NY — $44,460
- Los Angeles, CA — $39,690
- Chicago, IL — $38,720
- Detroit, MI — $37,610
- Dallas, TX — $36,600
- Houston, TX — $36,220
Tire Repairer and Changer salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | $47,650 | +4.6% | $37,127 | $37,260 – $54,580 | 2,260 |
| Delaware | $46,630 | +6.2% | $37,736 | $37,360 – $48,550 | 230 |
| Montana | $46,360 | +15.9% | $38,008 | $36,790 – $49,880 | 740 |
| Rhode Island | $46,240 | +1.9% | $38,217 | $38,110 – $59,380 | 190 |
| Hawaii | $45,760 | −5.3% | $36,969 | $36,600 – $66,350 | 220 |
| Colorado | $45,380 | +16.4% | $37,355 | $36,600 – $56,580 | 2,750 |
| Washington | $44,670 | +2.9% | $38,072 | $37,910 – $58,690 | 2,960 |
| Vermont | $44,480 | +14.8% | $36,863 | $39,000 – $46,370 | 120 |
| New Jersey | $44,440 | +15.2% | $36,980 | $33,370 – $61,610 | 2,290 |
| Maryland | $44,430 | +10.4% | $36,133 | $35,670 – $63,730 | 880 |
| Minnesota | $43,750 | +8.5% | $35,811 | $36,560 – $62,480 | 1,310 |
| New York | $43,660 | +6.8% | $35,500 | $36,270 – $61,870 | 1,750 |
| Alaska | $43,330 | +10.9% | $36,996 | $34,660 – $56,990 | 450 |
| Virginia | $42,370 | +18.3% | $34,602 | $31,200 – $55,990 | 2,430 |
| Ohio | $41,760 | −0.2% | $35,368 | $29,400 – $57,160 | 3,530 |
| California | $39,680 | −6.5% | $32,971 | $35,790 – $58,140 | 11,620 |
| Wisconsin | $39,560 | +0.6% | $33,007 | $36,460 – $48,070 | 1,350 |
| Nevada | $39,220 | +10.0% | $33,693 | $32,600 – $63,730 | 930 |
| Missouri | $38,920 | +6.2% | $32,560 | $29,500 – $52,670 | 2,110 |
| Maine | $38,910 | +5.1% | $31,979 | $36,130 – $48,170 | 490 |
| South Dakota | $38,800 | +6.6% | $33,356 | $34,410 – $46,900 | 360 |
| Illinois | $38,420 | +3.7% | $31,293 | $35,160 – $48,860 | 3,540 |
| Arizona | $38,300 | +2.8% | $32,205 | $35,250 – $59,690 | 3,160 |
| North Dakota | $38,220 | +0.4% | $32,890 | $31,030 – $45,760 | 560 |
| Iowa | $38,210 | +0.2% | $32,082 | $31,360 – $48,680 | 990 |
| Kansas | $37,880 | +3.6% | $31,303 | $29,880 – $47,520 | 930 |
| New Hampshire | $37,850 | +4.2% | $32,592 | $33,680 – $55,970 | 340 |
| Pennsylvania | $37,840 | +0.3% | $31,423 | $30,000 – $49,650 | 3,170 |
| Idaho | $37,570 | −1.8% | $31,485 | $31,250 – $49,090 | 1,070 |
| Michigan | $37,130 | +0.8% | $30,687 | $35,170 – $49,290 | 4,470 |
| Utah | $36,960 | +2.5% | $31,180 | $30,470 – $48,870 | 1,910 |
| Massachusetts | $36,770 | −0.2% | $30,106 | $34,440 – $46,980 | 1,240 |
| Tennessee | $36,680 | +2.6% | $31,652 | $28,850 – $47,530 | 2,770 |
| Nebraska | $36,590 | +0.5% | $30,795 | $30,180 – $45,760 | 910 |
| Wyoming | $36,370 | −10.4% | $31,403 | $30,480 – $47,190 | 250 |
| Kentucky | $36,300 | +3.6% | $30,194 | $28,690 – $46,890 | 1,270 |
| Texas | $36,060 | +0.4% | $31,154 | $29,220 – $46,360 | 14,170 |
| Indiana | $35,800 | −0.7% | $29,919 | $30,670 – $48,270 | 2,450 |
| Connecticut | $35,760 | −0.3% | $30,229 | $34,090 – $45,590 | 740 |
| North Carolina | $35,140 | +1.6% | $29,522 | $29,340 – $46,490 | 3,690 |
| South Carolina | $35,040 | +5.1% | $29,389 | $29,220 – $45,590 | 1,920 |
| Alabama | $35,010 | +17.5% | $28,825 | $27,930 – $45,350 | 2,240 |
| Oklahoma | $34,890 | +0.7% | $29,190 | $29,840 – $46,560 | 1,460 |
| Georgia | $34,700 | −8.5% | $28,883 | $27,010 – $49,390 | 3,980 |
| Arkansas | $34,450 | +5.5% | $28,730 | $29,080 – $44,310 | 1,240 |
| Mississippi | $34,330 | +2.5% | $29,123 | $27,860 – $44,880 | 1,040 |
| Florida | $34,010 | +1.0% | $29,507 | $29,700 – $46,970 | 6,960 |
| Louisiana | $33,900 | −2.1% | $28,788 | $23,890 – $45,350 | 1,120 |
| New Mexico | $31,640 | +2.0% | $27,199 | $28,420 – $39,630 | 1,190 |
| West Virginia | $29,880 | +0.6% | $25,427 | $28,400 – $45,820 | 640 |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Bicycle Repairer | $42,780 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.7% |
| Recreational Vehicle Service Technician | $52,000 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.7% |
| Automotive Glass Installer and Repairer | $47,630 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.7% |
| Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanic | $47,880 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.3% |
| Motorcycle Mechanic | $48,580 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +2.1% |
| Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic | $50,620 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.0% |
| Automotive Body and Related Repairer | $54,890 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Farm Equipment Mechanic and Service Technician | $56,550 | High school diploma or equivalent | +10.7% |
| Motorboat Mechanic and Service Technician | $57,550 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.9% |
| Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist | $61,770 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.6% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tire repairer and changer make?
The national median salary for tire repairers and changers is $37,710 a year ($18.13 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,010 and the top 10% earn over $50,230. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays tire repairers and changers the most?
Oregon has the highest median pay at $47,650. After taxes and local prices, New York, NY offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many tire repairers and changers are there in the U.S.?
About 108,410 people work as tire repairers and changers nationwide.