Tire Repairers and Changers Salary in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, tire repairers and changers earn $37,710 at the median, or about $18.13 an hour. The range runs from $31K at the entry level to $51K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Pennsylvania. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $38K get you in Pennsylvania?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Pennsylvania
Entry-level tire repairers and changers (10th percentile) start around $31K. Mid-career wages sit at $38K. Top earners bring in $51K or more, a $20K spread from bottom to top.
Tire Repairers and Changers salary by metro in Pennsylvania
12 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $44K | +15% | 1,120 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $39K | +3% | 210 |
| Reading | $39K | +2% | 110 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre | $38K | +1% | 370 |
| Lancaster | $38K | +0% | 150 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $38K | -0% | 180 |
| Pittsburgh | $38K | -1% | 800 |
| York-Hanover | $37K | -1% | 100 |
| Williamsport | $37K | -2% | 80 |
| Altoona | $37K | -2% | 50 |
| Erie | $36K | -3% | 90 |
| Johnstown | $35K | -6% | 40 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do tire repairers and changers make in Pennsylvania?
The median is $37,710 a year, that works out to about $18 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $30,840, and experienced tire repairers and changers can clear $50,710. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $38K enough to live in Pennsylvania?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,598/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,351/month, which eats 52% 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 Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania 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 $39,707 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.