Tire Repairers and Changers

SOC code 49-3093 · O*NET-SOC 49-3093.00 · Little to some preparation needed · Skilled trades

Bright Outlook — O*NET expects rapid growth for this occupation

Tire Repairers and Changers pay

U.S. national figures, May 2025 BLS survey · How we got this number

Median pay

$37,710

a year

Hourly

$18.13

per hour

10th$30,010Median$37,71090th$50,230

The solid band is the middle 50% of workers; the bar spans the 10th to 90th percentile.

Average pay

$40,170

$19.31 per hour

Middle 50%

$34,690 – $45,300

25th to 75th percentile

Full spread

$30,010 – $50,230

10th to 90th percentile

People employed

108,410

nationwide

National U.S. figure, May 2025. Local pay can be higher or lower.

10th percentile: $30,010; $14.43/hr
25th percentile: $34,690; $16.68/hr
Median percentile: $37,710; $18.13/hr
75th percentile: $45,300; $21.78/hr
90th percentile: $50,230; $24.15/hr

What do tire repairers and changers do?

Repair and replace tires.

The tasks that matter most day to day

Unbolt and remove wheels from vehicles, using lug wrenches or other hand or power tools.
Place wheels on balancing machines to determine counterweights required to balance wheels.
Identify tire size and ply and inflate tires accordingly.
Raise vehicles, using hydraulic jacks.
Reassemble tires onto wheels.
Glue tire patches over ruptures in tire casings, using rubber cement.
Remount wheels onto vehicles.
Seal punctures in tubeless tires by inserting adhesive material and expanding rubber plugs into punctures, using hand tools.

How to qualify for this work

Preparation level: zone 2 — Little to some preparation needed

Education: Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.
Experience: Some occupations may need little or no previous experience; others require several months to a year of experience. For example, landscaping and groundskeeping workers might require very little training or previous experience, while agricultural equipment operators can benefit from on-the job training.
Training: Ranges from a few days to one year of on-the-job training.

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The federal survey did not capture education levels for this specific occupation, so the preparation-level card above is the best guide to the entry route.

Common questions

How much does a tire repairers and changers earn?

The national median is $37,710 a year. The full range runs from $30,010 at the 10th percentile to $50,230 at the 90th — entry pay sits closer to the lower figure, and experience, licensing and specialisation move you up the range.

Can you become a tire repairers and changers without a degree?

Yes — this occupation sits in preparation zone 2, meaning the typical entry route is usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not. A four-year degree is not the standard requirement, though licensing or certification may still apply.

Skills and knowledge you need

Core skills

Active Listening2.9/5
Speaking2.8/5
Critical Thinking2.6/5

Knowledge areas

Mechanical4.0/5
Customer and Personal Service4.0/5
Administration and Management3.3/5
Production and Processing3.3/5
Education and Training3.2/5
Public Safety and Security3.0/5
Sales and Marketing2.9/5
English Language2.7/5

Transferable strengths: Time Management, Service Orientation, Operations Monitoring, Operation and Control, Troubleshooting, Repairing.