Tire Repairers and Changers Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cedar Rapids, IA

Median annual salary $35,890 -3.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.25
10th percentile $30,430
90th percentile $45,910
Employed locally 110
National median $37,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,430
    25th
    $34,520
    50th (median)
    $35,890
    75th
    $39,730
    90th
    $45,910

    Cedar Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,084 2023 • Census ACS
    Tire Repairers and Changers salary vs area income 47% Median Tire Repairers and Changers salary is 53% 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
    District of Columbia $45,110
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $44,320
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $43,530
    California $42,420
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $41,810
    Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area $41,340

    Related occupations in Cedar Rapids, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $50,230
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $49,300
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $79,570
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $73,610
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $60,830
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $61,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tire Repairers and Changers in Cedar Rapids, IA is $17.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.29 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tire Repairers and Changers salary in Cedar Rapids, IA is 3.3% 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 Cedar Rapids?

    Entry-level Tire Repairers and Changers (10th percentile) earn around $30,430 per year in Cedar Rapids, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,520.