What is the salary of a Tire Repairer and Changer?

The typical salary range is $25,984 - $51,968 per year.

Tech & EngineeringStable

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

Repair and replace tires.

Tire RepairAutomotive TechnologyVehicle MaintenanceMechanical RepairTechnical SkillsEngineering TechnologyVocational TradesTechnicalAutomotiveSkilled Trade

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 Excel Microsoft Outlook Microsoft Word

In-demand software

Microsoft Outlook

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 field maintains steady employment levels with consistent demand. Job opportunities remain available with moderate competition.

Career ladder

Often before this role

Lube Technician Assistant
Automotive Detailer
General Laborer

Tire Repairer and Changer

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.

Salary

$37,710

Median annual wage, BLS 2025

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum educational requirement for this position