Tire Repairers and Changers Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $45,760 +23.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.00
10th percentile $40,560
90th percentile $67,420
Employed locally 420
National median $37,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,560
    25th
    $43,710
    50th (median)
    $45,760
    75th
    $56,540
    90th
    $67,420

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Tire Repairers and Changers salary vs area income 29% Median Tire Repairers and Changers salary is 71% 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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $44,000
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $43,530
    California $42,420

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $63,300
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $77,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $104,020
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $83,980
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $59,850
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $81,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tire Repairers and Changers in San Jose, CA is $22.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.87 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tire Repairers and Changers salary in San Jose, CA is 23.3% 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Tire Repairers and Changers (10th percentile) earn around $40,560 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,710.