Tire Repairers and Changers
Job Zone 2 - Some preparation needed
Repair and replace tires.
Median pay: $37,710/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: +5.7% projected growth, 2024–2034 — faster than average.
About 15,300 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• Raise vehicles, using hydraulic jacks.
• Remount wheels onto vehicles.
• 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.
• Replace valve stems and remove puncturing objects.
• Hammer required counterweights onto rims of wheels.
• Reassemble tires onto wheels.
What's the median pay for Tire Repairers and Changers?
The median pay for Tire Repairers and Changers is $37,710 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Tire Repairers and Changers?
Employment for Tire Repairers and Changers is projected to change +5.7% from 2024 to 2034 - faster than average.
What education is typically required for Tire Repairers and Changers?
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
How many job openings are there each year for Tire Repairers and Changers?
About 15,300 openings per year, on average, over the decade.