Tire Repairers and Changers Salary in Hickory, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC

Median annual salary $32,830 -11.6% vs national
Median hourly $15.78
10th percentile $28,240
90th percentile $40,760
Employed locally 170
National median $37,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,240
    25th
    $30,020
    50th (median)
    $32,830
    75th
    $35,260
    90th
    $40,760

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 2023 • Census ACS
    Tire Repairers and Changers salary vs area income 54% Median Tire Repairers and Changers salary is 46% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $46,060
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $45,850
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $45,520
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $43,070
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $40,370
    Asheville, NC $39,250

    Related occupations in Hickory, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$47,330
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$47,160
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$59,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$67,780
    Maintenance Workers, Machinery$59,390
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$51,320

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tire Repairers and Changers in Hickory, NC is $15.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.90 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tire Repairers and Changers salary in Hickory, NC is 11.6% 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 Hickory?

    Entry-level Tire Repairers and Changers (10th percentile) earn around $28,240 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,020.