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Tire Repairers and Changers Salary in Illinois

In Illinois, tire repairers and changers earn $37,050 at the median, or about $17.81 an hour. The range runs from $33K at the entry level to $49K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Illinois. Jump to a metro for precise data:

$37K
Median annual
$17.81/hr
Hourly rate
$33K
Entry level (10th %)
$49K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $37K get you in Illinois?

Estimated monthly take-home$2,498/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,407/mo
Rent as % of take-home56.3% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$39,478/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$1,091/mo

About tire repairers and changers

Education: High school diploma or equivalent
U.S. employed: 106,620
Illinois employed: 4,180
Category: Repair & Maintenance

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Illinois

Bar chart showing Tire Repairers and Changers salary percentiles in Illinois: 10th percentile $32,950, 25th percentile $35,430, median $37,050, 75th percentile $43,170, 90th percentile $48,860. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$33K25th$35KMedian$37K75th$43K90th$49K
Bar chart showing Tire Repairers and Changers salary percentiles in Illinois: 10th percentile $32,950, 25th percentile $35,430, median $37,050, 75th percentile $43,170, 90th percentile $48,860. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level tire repairers and changers (10th percentile) start around $33K. Mid-career wages sit at $37K. Top earners bring in $49K or more, a $16K spread from bottom to top.

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Tire Repairers and Changers salary by metro in Illinois

6 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay

Metro areaMedian salaryvs. stateEmployment
Champaign-Urbana$40K+7%40
Bloomington$40K+7%30
Springfield$39K+4%50
Peoria$37K+1%120
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin$37K+0%3,150
Rockford$35K-4%100

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Frequently asked questions

How much do tire repairers and changers make in Illinois?

The median is $37,050 a year, that works out to about $18 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $32,950, and experienced tire repairers and changers can clear $48,860. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $37K enough to live in Illinois?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,498/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,407/month, which eats 56.3% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a tire repairers and changers salary go in Illinois?

Illinois has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median tire repairers and changers salary is worth about $39,478 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do tire repairers and changers get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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