Tire Repairers and Changers Salary in Columbus, OH

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

Median annual salary $45,850 +23.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.05
10th percentile $34,660
90th percentile $59,310
Employed locally 440
National median $37,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,660
    25th
    $37,870
    50th (median)
    $45,850
    75th
    $47,270
    90th
    $59,310

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 2023 • Census ACS
    Tire Repairers and Changers salary vs area income 57% Median Tire Repairers and Changers salary is 43% 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
    Cleveland, OH $44,290
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $43,960
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $43,700
    Toledo, OH $43,620
    Ohio $41,840
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $41,810

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $50,440
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $50,710
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $81,130
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $65,450
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $62,320
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $61,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tire Repairers and Changers in Columbus, OH is $22.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.98 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tire Repairers and Changers salary in Columbus, OH is 23.5% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Tire Repairers and Changers (10th percentile) earn around $34,660 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,870.