Tire Repairers and Changers Salary by State
The national median pay for tire repairers and changers is $37,710 a year. By state, it ranges from $29,880 in West Virginia to $47,650 in Oregon.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $30,010
- 25th percentile
- $34,690
- Median
- $37,710
- 75th percentile
- $45,300
- Top 10%
- $50,230
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 108,410 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oregon | $47,650 | +26% | $37,260 | $54,580 | 2,260 |
| 2 | Delaware | $46,630 | +24% | $37,360 | $48,550 | 230 |
| 3 | Montana | $46,360 | +23% | $36,790 | $49,880 | 740 |
| 4 | Rhode Island | $46,240 | +23% | $38,110 | $59,380 | 190 |
| 5 | Hawaii | $45,760 | +21% | $36,600 | $66,350 | 220 |
| 6 | Colorado | $45,380 | +20% | $36,600 | $56,580 | 2,750 |
| 7 | Washington | $44,670 | +18% | $37,910 | $58,690 | 2,960 |
| 8 | Vermont | $44,480 | +18% | $39,000 | $46,370 | 120 |
| 9 | New Jersey | $44,440 | +18% | $33,370 | $61,610 | 2,290 |
| 10 | Maryland | $44,430 | +18% | $35,670 | $63,730 | 880 |
| 11 | Minnesota | $43,750 | +16% | $36,560 | $62,480 | 1,310 |
| 12 | New York | $43,660 | +16% | $36,270 | $61,870 | 1,750 |
| 13 | Alaska | $43,330 | +15% | $34,660 | $56,990 | 450 |
| 14 | Virginia | $42,370 | +12% | $31,200 | $55,990 | 2,430 |
| 15 | Ohio | $41,760 | +11% | $29,400 | $57,160 | 3,530 |
| 16 | California | $39,680 | +5% | $35,790 | $58,140 | 11,620 |
| 17 | Wisconsin | $39,560 | +5% | $36,460 | $48,070 | 1,350 |
| 18 | Nevada | $39,220 | +4% | $32,600 | $63,730 | 930 |
| 19 | Missouri | $38,920 | +3% | $29,500 | $52,670 | 2,110 |
| 20 | Maine | $38,910 | +3% | $36,130 | $48,170 | 490 |
| 21 | South Dakota | $38,800 | +3% | $34,410 | $46,900 | 360 |
| 22 | Illinois | $38,420 | +2% | $35,160 | $48,860 | 3,540 |
| 23 | Arizona | $38,300 | +2% | $35,250 | $59,690 | 3,160 |
| 24 | North Dakota | $38,220 | +1% | $31,030 | $45,760 | 560 |
| 25 | Iowa | $38,210 | +1% | $31,360 | $48,680 | 990 |
| 26 | Kansas | $37,880 | 0% | $29,880 | $47,520 | 930 |
| 27 | New Hampshire | $37,850 | 0% | $33,680 | $55,970 | 340 |
| 28 | Pennsylvania | $37,840 | 0% | $30,000 | $49,650 | 3,170 |
| 29 | Idaho | $37,570 | 0% | $31,250 | $49,090 | 1,070 |
| 30 | Michigan | $37,130 | −2% | $35,170 | $49,290 | 4,470 |
| 31 | Utah | $36,960 | −2% | $30,470 | $48,870 | 1,910 |
| 32 | Massachusetts | $36,770 | −2% | $34,440 | $46,980 | 1,240 |
| 33 | Tennessee | $36,680 | −3% | $28,850 | $47,530 | 2,770 |
| 34 | Nebraska | $36,590 | −3% | $30,180 | $45,760 | 910 |
| 35 | Wyoming | $36,370 | −4% | $30,480 | $47,190 | 250 |
| 36 | Kentucky | $36,300 | −4% | $28,690 | $46,890 | 1,270 |
| 37 | Texas | $36,060 | −4% | $29,220 | $46,360 | 14,170 |
| 38 | Indiana | $35,800 | −5% | $30,670 | $48,270 | 2,450 |
| 39 | Connecticut | $35,760 | −5% | $34,090 | $45,590 | 740 |
| 40 | North Carolina | $35,140 | −7% | $29,340 | $46,490 | 3,690 |
| 41 | South Carolina | $35,040 | −7% | $29,220 | $45,590 | 1,920 |
| 42 | Alabama | $35,010 | −7% | $27,930 | $45,350 | 2,240 |
| 43 | Oklahoma | $34,890 | −7% | $29,840 | $46,560 | 1,460 |
| 44 | Georgia | $34,700 | −8% | $27,010 | $49,390 | 3,980 |
| 45 | Arkansas | $34,450 | −9% | $29,080 | $44,310 | 1,240 |
| 46 | Mississippi | $34,330 | −9% | $27,860 | $44,880 | 1,040 |
| 47 | Florida | $34,010 | −10% | $29,700 | $46,970 | 6,960 |
| 48 | Louisiana | $33,900 | −10% | $23,890 | $45,350 | 1,120 |
| 49 | New Mexico | $31,640 | −16% | $28,420 | $39,630 | 1,190 |
| 50 | West Virginia | $29,880 | −21% | $28,400 | $45,820 | 640 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Tire Repairers and Changers salary questions
Which state pays tire repairers and changers the most?
Oregon, with a median of $47,650 a year (+26% vs. the national median of $37,710). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays tire repairers and changers the least?
West Virginia, with a median of $29,880 a year (−21% vs. national).
Where do most tire repairers and changers work?
Texas has the most jobs, about 14,170, with a median of $36,060.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.