Tire Repairers and Changers Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $31,350 -15.5% vs national
Median hourly $15.07
10th percentile $29,210
90th percentile $40,090
Employed locally 640
National median $37,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,210
    25th
    $29,580
    50th (median)
    $31,350
    75th
    $34,510
    90th
    $40,090

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Tire Repairers and Changers salary vs area income 46% Median Tire Repairers and Changers salary is 54% 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
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $45,520
    Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area $44,970
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $43,960
    West Montana nonmetropolitan area $43,830
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $43,700
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $43,120

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $45,540
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $47,900
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $71,270
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $56,990
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $53,580
    Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $48,880

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tire Repairers and Changers in Albuquerque, NM is $15.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.69 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tire Repairers and Changers salary in Albuquerque, NM is 15.5% below 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 Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Tire Repairers and Changers (10th percentile) earn around $29,210 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,580.