Tire Repairers and Changers Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $37,200 +0.2% vs national
Median hourly $17.88
10th percentile $34,710
90th percentile $56,230
Employed locally 280
National median $37,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,710
    25th
    $35,170
    50th (median)
    $37,200
    75th
    $44,850
    90th
    $56,230

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Tire Repairers and Changers salary vs area income 55% Median Tire Repairers and Changers salary is 45% 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
    Napa, CA $51,600
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $46,740
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $46,060
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $45,760
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $44,000
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $43,530

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $49,220
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $56,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $90,510
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $64,390
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $64,150
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $63,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tire Repairers and Changers in Bakersfield, CA is $17.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.99 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tire Repairers and Changers salary in Bakersfield, CA is 0.2% 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 Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Tire Repairers and Changers (10th percentile) earn around $34,710 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,170.