Tire Repairers and Changers Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for tire repairers and changerss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $40,170 ≈ $19/hr
National median salary $37,710
Total employment 108,410 nationwide
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Projected growth +5.7%
Faster than average
Annual openings 15,300 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 113,400 → 119,900 (+6,500)
Typical entry education High school diploma or equivalent
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Hawaii$49,490
- Maryland$48,380
- Oregon$46,690
- Rhode Island$46,550
- Colorado$46,050
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- West Virginia$33,490
- New Mexico$33,640
- Louisiana$33,660
- Mississippi$35,220
- Arkansas$35,230
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawaii | $49,490 | $45,760 | $24 | +23.2% | 220 |
| 2 | Maryland | $48,380 | $44,430 | $23 | +20.4% | 880 |
| 3 | Oregon | $46,690 | $47,650 | $22 | +16.2% | 2,260 |
| 4 | Rhode Island | $46,550 | $46,240 | $22 | +15.9% | 190 |
| 5 | Colorado | $46,050 | $45,380 | $22 | +14.6% | 2,750 |
| 6 | Washington | $45,980 | $44,670 | $22 | +14.5% | 2,960 |
| 7 | Delaware | $45,490 | $46,630 | $22 | +13.2% | 230 |
| 8 | Alaska | $45,290 | $43,330 | $22 | +12.7% | 450 |
| 9 | New Jersey | $45,100 | $44,440 | $22 | +12.3% | 2,290 |
| 10 | New York | $45,020 | $43,660 | $22 | +12.1% | 1,750 |
| 11 | Montana | $44,470 | $46,360 | $21 | +10.7% | 740 |
| 12 | Minnesota | $44,340 | $43,750 | $21 | +10.4% | 1,310 |
| 13 | Nevada | $44,240 | $39,220 | $21 | +10.1% | 930 |
| 14 | Vermont | $43,900 | $44,480 | $21 | +9.3% | 120 |
| 15 | California | $43,550 | $39,680 | $21 | +8.4% | 11,620 |
| 16 | Arizona | $43,150 | $38,300 | $21 | +7.4% | 3,160 |
| 17 | Virginia | $42,900 | $42,370 | $21 | +6.8% | 2,430 |
| 18 | Ohio | $42,410 | $41,760 | $20 | +5.6% | 3,530 |
| 19 | Wisconsin | $41,890 | $39,560 | $20 | +4.3% | 1,350 |
| 20 | New Hampshire | $41,470 | $37,850 | $20 | +3.2% | 340 |
| 21 | Illinois | $41,240 | $38,420 | $20 | +2.7% | 3,540 |
| 22 | Maine | $41,230 | $38,910 | $20 | +2.6% | 490 |
| 23 | South Dakota | $40,950 | $38,800 | $20 | +1.9% | 360 |
| 24 | Iowa | $40,760 | $38,210 | $20 | +1.5% | 990 |
| 25 | Missouri | $40,720 | $38,920 | $20 | +1.4% | 2,110 |
| 26 | Michigan | $40,180 | $37,130 | $19 | +0% | 4,470 |
| 27 | Idaho | $40,030 | $37,570 | $19 | -0.3% | 1,070 |
| 28 | North Dakota | $39,680 | $38,220 | $19 | -1.2% | 560 |
| 29 | Pennsylvania | $39,680 | $37,840 | $19 | -1.2% | 3,170 |
| 30 | Utah | $39,350 | $36,960 | $19 | -2% | 1,910 |
| 31 | Connecticut | $39,220 | $35,760 | $19 | -2.4% | 740 |
| 32 | Kansas | $38,990 | $37,880 | $19 | -2.9% | 930 |
| 33 | Nebraska | $38,920 | $36,590 | $19 | -3.1% | 910 |
| 34 | Massachusetts | $38,550 | $36,770 | $19 | -4% | 1,240 |
| 35 | Indiana | $38,100 | $35,800 | $18 | -5.2% | 2,450 |
| 36 | Wyoming | $37,900 | $36,370 | $18 | -5.7% | 250 |
| 37 | Tennessee | $37,670 | $36,680 | $18 | -6.2% | 2,770 |
| 38 | Texas | $37,300 | $36,060 | $18 | -7.1% | 14,170 |
| 39 | Florida | $37,250 | $34,010 | $18 | -7.3% | 6,960 |
| 40 | Kentucky | $37,070 | $36,300 | $18 | -7.7% | 1,270 |
| 41 | Oklahoma | $36,910 | $34,890 | $18 | -8.1% | 1,460 |
| 42 | North Carolina | $36,640 | $35,140 | $18 | -8.8% | 3,690 |
| 43 | Georgia | $36,600 | $34,700 | $18 | -8.9% | 3,980 |
| 44 | South Carolina | $35,870 | $35,040 | $17 | -10.7% | 1,920 |
| 45 | Alabama | $35,430 | $35,010 | $17 | -11.8% | 2,240 |
| 46 | Arkansas | $35,230 | $34,450 | $17 | -12.3% | 1,240 |
| 47 | Mississippi | $35,220 | $34,330 | $17 | -12.3% | 1,040 |
| 48 | Louisiana | $33,660 | $33,900 | $16 | -16.2% | 1,120 |
| 49 | New Mexico | $33,640 | $31,640 | $16 | -16.3% | 1,190 |
| 50 | West Virginia | $33,490 | $29,880 | $16 | -16.6% | 640 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 421 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $48,950 | $46,670 | — |
| 2 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $48,880 | $48,730 | 1,060 |
| 3 | Bend, OR | $48,820 | $47,250 | 200 |
| 4 | Napa, CA | $48,580 | $49,210 | 50 |
| 5 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $48,320 | $50,310 | 980 |
| 6 | Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $47,720 | $45,580 | 110 |
| 7 | Medford, OR | $47,670 | $45,460 | 130 |
| 8 | Eugene-Springfield, OR | $47,110 | $44,990 | 210 |
| 9 | Bozeman, MT | $47,000 | $48,480 | 70 |
| 10 | Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area | $46,980 | $53,150 | 190 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing tire repairers and changerss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Metal Ore Mining | $87,630 | $75,660 | 70 |
| 2 | Mining (except Oil and Gas) | $71,380 | $66,230 | 110 |
| 3 | Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | $56,160 | $52,840 | 50 |
| 4 | Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction | $56,160 | $53,940 | 40 |
| 5 | Sector 23 - Construction | $56,160 | $53,290 | 60 |
| 6 | Federal, State, and Local Government, including State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS | $51,710 | $53,890 | 250 |
| 7 | Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS | $50,800 | $53,430 | 200 |
| 8 | Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $50,800 | $53,430 | 200 |
| 9 | Sector 99 - Federal, State, and Local Government, excl. State & Local Schools & Hospitals & USPS | $50,800 | $53,430 | 200 |
| 10 | Truck Transportation | $50,780 | $49,920 | 700 |
| 11 | Warehousing and Storage | $50,760 | $49,820 | 180 |
| 12 | Warehousing and Storage | $50,760 | $49,820 | 180 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do tire repairers and changers make in the U.S.?
The median tire repairers and changers salary in the United States is $37,710 per year (mean $40,170), and about 80% earn between $30,010 and $50,230.
How much do tire repairers and changers make per hour?
Roughly $19 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $40,170 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays tire repairers and changers the most?
Hawaii has the highest average pay for tire repairers and changers at $49,490 per year (median $45,760).
What is the job outlook for tire repairers and changers?
Employment is projected to change +5.7% from 2024 to 2034 (Faster than average), with about 15,300 openings per year.