Tire Repairers and Changers Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $35,380 -4.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.01
10th percentile $33,490
90th percentile $46,280
Employed locally 550
National median $37,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,490
    25th
    $34,650
    50th (median)
    $35,380
    75th
    $37,570
    90th
    $46,280

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Tire Repairers and Changers salary vs area income 52% Median Tire Repairers and Changers salary is 48% 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
    Flagstaff, AZ $39,160
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $38,110
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $37,660
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $36,090
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $35,780
    Yuma, AZ $35,230

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $44,800
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $49,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $64,230
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $50,050
    Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $74,230
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $66,240

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tire Repairers and Changers in Tucson, AZ is $17.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.55 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tire Repairers and Changers salary in Tucson, AZ is 4.7% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Tire Repairers and Changers (10th percentile) earn around $33,490 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,650.