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Tire Repairers and Changers Salary in New Jersey

In New Jersey, tire repairers and changers earn $38,560 at the median, or about $18.54 an hour. The range runs from $31K at the entry level to $59K for experienced workers.

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

$39K
Median annual
$18.54/hr
Hourly rate
$31K
Entry level (10th %)
$59K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $39K get you in New Jersey?

Estimated monthly take-home$2,696/mo
Median 2BR rent-$2,067/mo
Rent as % of take-home76.7% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$38,816/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$629/mo

About tire repairers and changers

Education: High school diploma or equivalent
U.S. employed: 106,620
New Jersey employed: 1,490
Category: Repair & Maintenance

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, New Jersey

Bar chart showing Tire Repairers and Changers salary percentiles in New Jersey: 10th percentile $31,470, 25th percentile $37,530, median $38,560, 75th percentile $46,320, 90th percentile $58,530. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$31K25th$38KMedian$39K75th$46K90th$59K
Bar chart showing Tire Repairers and Changers salary percentiles in New Jersey: 10th percentile $31,470, 25th percentile $37,530, median $38,560, 75th percentile $46,320, 90th percentile $58,530. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level tire repairers and changers (10th percentile) start around $31K. Mid-career wages sit at $39K. Top earners bring in $59K or more, a $27K spread from bottom to top.

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Tire Repairers and Changers salary by metro in New Jersey

1 metro area with BLS data, ranked by median pay

Metro areaMedian salaryvs. stateEmployment
Trenton-Princeton$36K-7%70

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Frequently asked questions

How much do tire repairers and changers make in New Jersey?

The median is $38,560 a year, that works out to about $19 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $31,470, and experienced tire repairers and changers can clear $58,530. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $39K enough to live in New Jersey?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,696/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $2,067/month, which eats 76.7% 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 New Jersey?

New Jersey 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 $38,816 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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