Tire Repairers and Changers Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $28,930 -22.1% vs national
Median hourly $13.91
10th percentile $26,810
90th percentile $44,370
Employed locally 90
National median $37,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,810
    25th
    $28,390
    50th (median)
    $28,930
    75th
    $34,780
    90th
    $44,370

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 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
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $40,500
    Savannah, GA $38,950
    Gainesville, GA $38,850
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $37,410
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $37,000
    Michigan $36,820

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $38,220
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $61,270
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $47,650
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $48,180
    Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers $28,860
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $50,940

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tire Repairers and Changers in Athens, GA is $13.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.33 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tire Repairers and Changers salary in Athens, GA is 22.1% 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 Athens?

    Entry-level Tire Repairers and Changers (10th percentile) earn around $26,810 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,390.