Tire Repairers and Changers Salary in Akron, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Akron, OH

Median annual salary $40,060 +7.9% vs national
Median hourly $19.26
10th percentile $30,370
90th percentile $54,920
Employed locally 320
National median $37,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,370
    25th
    $36,120
    50th (median)
    $40,060
    75th
    $45,330
    90th
    $54,920

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Tire Repairers and Changers salary vs area income 56% Median Tire Repairers and Changers salary is 44% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Tire Repairers and Changers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $51,600
    Hawaii $48,300
    Urban Honolulu, HI $47,770
    Grants Pass, OR $47,110
    Bend, OR $46,740
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $46,740

    Nearby metros — Tire Repairers and Changers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Columbus, OH $45,850
    Cleveland, OH $44,290
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $43,960
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $43,700
    Toledo, OH $43,620
    Ohio $41,840

    Related occupations in Akron, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$50,330
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$46,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$75,020
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$63,500
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$60,230
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$59,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tire Repairers and Changers make per hour in Akron?

    The median hourly wage for Tire Repairers and Changers in Akron, OH is $19.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.60 or more per hour.

    Is Akron above or below average for Tire Repairers and Changers salaries?

    The median Tire Repairers and Changers salary in Akron, OH is 7.9% above the national median of $37,120. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Tire Repairers and Changers in Akron?

    Entry-level Tire Repairers and Changers (10th percentile) earn around $30,370 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,120.