Tire Repairers and Changers Salary in Texas
In Texas, tire repairers and changers earn $35,930 at the median, or about $17.28 an hour. The range runs from $30K at the entry level to $47K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Texas. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $36K get you in Texas?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Texas
Entry-level tire repairers and changers (10th percentile) start around $30K. Mid-career wages sit at $36K. Top earners bring in $47K or more, a $17K spread from bottom to top.
Tire Repairers and Changers salary by metro in Texas
25 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $37K | +3% | 3,820 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $37K | +3% | 850 |
| Longview | $37K | +2% | 160 |
| Odessa | $36K | +1% | 190 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $36K | +1% | 3,210 |
| Midland | $36K | +1% | 170 |
| Killeen-Temple | $36K | +0% | 160 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $35K | -2% | 1,380 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | $35K | -2% | 210 |
| Waco | $35K | -2% | 220 |
| Sherman-Denison | $35K | -2% | 80 |
| Victoria | $35K | -3% | 70 |
| Wichita Falls | $35K | -3% | 80 |
| Tyler | $35K | -3% | 170 |
| Corpus Christi | $35K | -3% | 220 |
| San Angelo | $34K | -6% | 80 |
| Texarkana | $34K | -6% | 80 |
| Amarillo | $34K | -7% | 190 |
| Laredo | $33K | -7% | 140 |
| Abilene | $33K | -7% | 130 |
| College Station-Bryan | $33K | -7% | 130 |
| El Paso | $33K | -9% | 390 |
| Lubbock | $31K | -14% | 300 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission | $30K | -17% | 250 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen | $30K | -17% | 130 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do tire repairers and changers make in Texas?
The median is $35,930 a year, that works out to about $17 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $29,920, and experienced tire repairers and changers can clear $47,270. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $36K enough to live in Texas?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,576/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,415/month, which eats 54.9% 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 Texas?
Texas 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 $39,272 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.