Tire Repairers and Changers Salary in Rapid City, SD

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rapid City, SD

Median annual salary $36,080 -2.8% vs national
Median hourly $17.34
10th percentile $33,280
90th percentile $44,480
Employed locally 80
National median $37,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,280
    25th
    $35,360
    50th (median)
    $36,080
    75th
    $38,160
    90th
    $44,480

    Rapid City economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Tire Repairers and Changers salary vs area income 50% Median Tire Repairers and Changers salary is 50% 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
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $36,490
    Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $35,800
    Gadsden, AL $33,280

    Related occupations in Rapid City, SD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$45,420
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$50,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$78,750
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$59,560
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$62,440
    Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$84,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tire Repairers and Changers in Rapid City, SD is $17.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.30 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tire Repairers and Changers salary in Rapid City, SD is 2.8% 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 Rapid City?

    Entry-level Tire Repairers and Changers (10th percentile) earn around $33,280 per year in Rapid City, SD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,360.