Tire Repairers and Changers Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $45,850 +23.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.04
10th percentile $37,470
90th percentile $57,280
Employed locally 1,260
National median $37,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,470
    25th
    $38,710
    50th (median)
    $45,850
    75th
    $49,720
    90th
    $57,280

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Tire Repairers and Changers salary vs area income 48% Median Tire Repairers and Changers salary is 52% 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
    Grants Pass, OR $47,110
    Bend, OR $46,740
    Salem, OR $46,650
    Medford, OR $45,690
    Oregon $45,560
    Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area $44,970

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $56,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $83,510
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $76,760
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $59,390
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $67,430
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $64,290

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tire Repairers and Changers in Portland, OR-WA is $22.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.84 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tire Repairers and Changers salary in Portland, OR-WA 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Tire Repairers and Changers (10th percentile) earn around $37,470 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,710.