Tire Repairers and Changers Salary in Merced, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Merced, CA

Median annual salary $38,620 +4% vs national
Median hourly $18.57
10th percentile $34,080
90th percentile $61,530
Employed locally 60
National median $37,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,080
    25th
    $34,790
    50th (median)
    $38,620
    75th
    $44,960
    90th
    $61,530

    Merced economic context

    Unemployment rate 9.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,044 2023 • Census ACS
    Tire Repairers and Changers salary vs area income 59% Median Tire Repairers and Changers salary is 41% 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 Merced, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$55,860
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$55,380
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$75,420
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$86,470
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$64,590
    Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$61,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tire Repairers and Changers in Merced, CA is $18.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.45 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tire Repairers and Changers salary in Merced, CA is 4% 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 Merced?

    Entry-level Tire Repairers and Changers (10th percentile) earn around $34,080 per year in Merced, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,790.