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Tire Repairer and Changer

Operational-level

Also known as: Alignment Technician, Automotive Tire Worker (Auto Tire Worker), Brake and Alignment Technician (Brake and Alignment Tech), Commercial Tire Service Tech (Commercial Tire Service Technician)

Tech & EngineeringBachelor's Degree

Job Description

As a Tire Repairer and Changer, you replace and fix tires on cars, trucks, and other vehicles. You'll primarily work indoors in a garage or shop environment, using your hands to handle tools and heavy equipment. Wearing safety gear like gloves, glasses, and steel-toed boots is a daily requirement. You'll often stand for long periods, talk directly with customers, and collaborate with team members to ensure vehicles are safe. This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy hands-on work and solving practical problems.
Tire RepairAutomotive TechnologyVehicle MaintenanceMechanical RepairTechnical SkillsEngineering TechnologyVocational TradesTechnicalAutomotiveSkilled Trade

A Day in the Life

The morning starts before the sun fully clears the horizon as you pull into the 'Reliable Tires' shop. You head straight to the locker room to change into your work clothes, pull on your heavy steel-toed boots, and grab your safety glasses and work gloves. The air already smells faintly of rubber and grease. Your first task is to quickly check the schedule on the shop tablet, noting a couple of flat tire repairs and a full set of new tires for a light truck. You grab your impact wrench and prepare your bay.

Skills employers are looking for in 2027

Software and technologies flagged by O*NET as Hot or In-Demand for this role.

Hot technologies
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft Word
In-demand software
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Job Outlook 2025-2035

Projected growth

+3.4%

US average: +3.5%

Job openings

12,900

per year (US)

Jobs today

112,200

in 2025 → 116,000 (2035)

Typical entry education

High school diploma or equivalent

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections; O*NET Bright Outlook.

Work Environment

How this work is typically performed, based on O*NET work context data.

Email & digital communication
Low
Working in a team
High
Contact with others
High
Freedom to make decisions
High
Time pressure
High
Time spent sitting
Low
Working outdoors
High
Indoor, climate-controlled
Low
Dealing with customers
High
Level of competition
Moderate

Source: O*NET Work Context (v31.0)

Future Perspective

Stable Job Market

This career has a stable outlook, with about 12,900 job openings expected each year through 2035. The median annual wage for this role is around $37,710. As you gain experience, you can move into positions like an Automotive Service Technician or a Shop Foreman, broadening your expertise in vehicle maintenance and repair.

Career ladder

Often before this role

  • Lube Technician Assistant
  • Automotive Detailer
  • General Laborer

Where it can lead

  • Automotive Service Technician
  • Shop Foreman (Automotive)
  • Service Manager (Automotive)

Impact of AI on this Job

AI will primarily impact this career by assisting with diagnostic tools for tire wear and alignment, optimizing inventory management, and potentially streamlining scheduling. While AI won't replace the manual labor of changing tires, it could enhance efficiency and accuracy in related tasks. Automation in tire mounting and balancing equipment, guided by AI, may also reduce some repetitive human efforts.

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Salary

$37,710

Median annual wage, BLS 2025

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum educational requirement for this position

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