Career Profile Tire Repairers & Changers Education HS diploma or less This is the typical education required for an entry-level position. Earnings $32,700 This is the typical median salary earned for an entry-level position. Tire Repairers & Changers repair and replace tires. General Information Repair and replace tires. Watch a brief video about this occupation. Watch Video Tire Repairers & Changers Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area 52 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 52 openings per year are projected for Tire Repairers & Changers. +13.4% Employment Change Employment for Tire Repairers & Changers is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 13.4% between 2023 and 2028. $15.71 Earnings Potential An average worker in this occupation is paid $15.71/hour. Entry level workers are paid $12.91, while experienced workers are paid $16.99. The median wage is below average regional wages across occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 339 Tire Repairers & Changers in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 385. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Tire Repairers & Changers are Automotive Parts, Accessories, and Tire Retailers, Automotive Repair and Maintenance, and Warehouse Clubs, Supercenters, and Other General Merchandise Retailers. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Tire Repairers & Changers include Mechanical, Customer and Personal Service, and Administration and Management. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Tire Repairers & Changers is HS diploma or less. 6% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: BLS JobsEQ® ONET
