Tire Repairers and Changers Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $39,320 +5.9% vs national
Median hourly $18.91
10th percentile $33,350
90th percentile $48,370
Employed locally 210
National median $37,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,350
    25th
    $36,150
    50th (median)
    $39,320
    75th
    $46,130
    90th
    $48,370

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 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 Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $51,590
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $49,710
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $80,320
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $61,630
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $60,380
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $65,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tire Repairers and Changers in Des Moines, IA is $18.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.86 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tire Repairers and Changers salary in Des Moines, IA is 5.9% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Tire Repairers and Changers (10th percentile) earn around $33,350 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,150.