Tire Repairers and Changers
SOC 49-3093 • View wages by state
The median annual wage for Tire Repairers and Changers is $35,790, based on BLS OEWS 2023 data. The mean annual wage is $37,280, and an estimated 101,520 workers are employed in this occupation nationally. Between 2020 and 2023, pay rose +19.1% while consumer prices rose 17.7% — a real change of +1.1% after inflation. BLS projects employment will grow 5.7% between 2024 and 2034.
Wage Trend & Inflation Adjustment
How the national median wage for Tire Repairers and Changers has moved across BLS OEWS release years, and what each year's wage is worth in 2023 dollars after adjusting for CPI inflation. "Real" change strips out inflation — the truest measure of whether pay is actually rising.
| Year | Median (nominal) | In 2023 $ (real) | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $35,790 | $35,790 | 101,520 |
| 2022 | $34,240 | $35,649 | 99,980 |
| 2021 | $29,580 | $33,262 | 93,180 |
| 2020 | $30,060 | $35,390 | 98,560 |
Nominal change
+19.1%
Inflation (CPI)
+17.7%
Real change
+1.1%
Job Outlook (2024–2034 BLS projection)
The BLS Employment Projections program estimates how each occupation's employment will change over the coming decade, and how many job openings to expect each year (from both growth and the need to replace workers who leave).
Projected Growth
+5.7%
Faster than average
Employment 2024
113,400
Projected 2034
119,900
Annual Openings
15,300
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Highest-Paying Areas (2023)
Where Tire Repairers and Changers earn the most, and how each area's median compares to the national median of $35,790. A positive premium means the area pays above the national rate.
| Area | Median Annual | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada nonmetropolitan area | $58,380 | +63.1% | 200 |
| Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $46,110 | +28.8% | 70 |
| Hawaii | $45,140 | +26.1% | 200 |
| Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area | $44,000 | +22.9% | 30 |
| Oregon | $40,780 | +13.9% | 2,560 |
| District of Columbia | $40,560 | +13.3% | 40 |
| Nevada | $40,560 | +13.3% | 1,080 |
| Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area | $39,970 | +11.7% | 160 |
| Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $39,340 | +9.9% | 120 |
| Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $38,670 | +8% | 160 |
Wage Distribution (National, 2023)
10th, 25th, 50th (median), 75th, and 90th percentile annual wages from BLS OEWS — the full spread, not just an average.
10th Pct
$28,820
25th Pct
$31,140
Median
$35,790
75th Pct
$39,910
90th Pct
$47,680
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