Tire Repairers and Changers Salary in Rockford, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rockford, IL

Median annual salary $35,430 -4.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.04
10th percentile $30,380
90th percentile $46,660
Employed locally 100
National median $37,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,380
    25th
    $31,730
    50th (median)
    $35,430
    75th
    $39,930
    90th
    $46,660

    Rockford economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Tire Repairers and Changers salary vs area income 53% Median Tire Repairers and Changers salary is 47% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $46,740
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $45,850
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $43,530
    Charlottesville, VA $42,810
    Canton-Massillon, OH $41,550
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $40,560

    Related occupations in Rockford, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$51,590
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$48,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$81,490
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$67,520
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$62,640
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$73,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tire Repairers and Changers in Rockford, IL is $17.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.85 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tire Repairers and Changers salary in Rockford, IL is 4.6% 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 Rockford?

    Entry-level Tire Repairers and Changers (10th percentile) earn around $30,380 per year in Rockford, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,730.