Tire Repairers and Changers Salary in Tuscaloosa, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tuscaloosa, AL

Median annual salary $30,810 -17% vs national
Median hourly $14.81
10th percentile $28,310
90th percentile $36,770
Employed locally 110
National median $37,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,310
    25th
    $28,670
    50th (median)
    $30,810
    75th
    $35,210
    90th
    $36,770

    Tuscaloosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,975 2023 • Census ACS
    Tire Repairers and Changers salary vs area income 51% Median Tire Repairers and Changers salary is 49% 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
    Salem, OR $46,650
    Great Falls, MT $46,150
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $45,760
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $45,520
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $44,320
    Albany, OR $44,130

    Related occupations in Tuscaloosa, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $63,540
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $39,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $73,280
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $43,980
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $51,240
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $63,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tire Repairers and Changers in Tuscaloosa, AL is $14.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.94 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tire Repairers and Changers salary in Tuscaloosa, AL is 17% 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 Tuscaloosa?

    Entry-level Tire Repairers and Changers (10th percentile) earn around $28,310 per year in Tuscaloosa, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,670.