Tire Repairers and Changers pay range in Philadelphia
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $33,840 a year or less, while the top 10% make $56,950 or more. The middle half of tire repairers and changers in Philadelphia earn between $37,890 and $47,550.
- $34K10th
- $38K25th
- $44KMedian
- $48K75th
- $57K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $43,820 | $3,652 | $21.07 |
| Median | $43,790 | $3,649 | $21.05 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $37,890 | $3,158 | $18.22 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $47,550 | $3,962 | $22.86 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Tire Repairers and Changers pay in Philadelphia vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Tire repairers and changers in Philadelphia earn 10% more than the Pennsylvania average ($39,680) and 9% more than the U.S. average ($40,170). At the median the gap is +16% against the U.S. median of $37,710.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $43,820 | $43,790 | $33,840 | $56,950 | 1,090 |
| Pennsylvania | $39,680 | $37,840 | $30,000 | $49,650 | 3,170 |
| United States | $40,170 | $37,710 | $30,010 | $50,230 | 108,410 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Tire Repairers and Changers salary after taxes in Philadelphia
On the average salary of $43,820, a single filer in Philadelphia takes home about $36,044 a year, or $3,004 a month and $1,386 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
The Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NJ | $36,516 | $3,043 |
| Working in PA | $36,044 | $3,004 |
| Working in DE | $35,524 | $2,960 |
| Working in MD | $35,520 | $2,960 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Is Philadelphia a good place for tire repairers and changers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Philadelphia area are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 102.6), so the average $43,820 buys what about $42,729 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Philadelphia ($54,310). A typical home costs $390,463, or 8.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Tire Repairers and Changers salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Philadelphia ranks 1st of 13 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Philadelphia$43,820
- Allentown$41,440
- Lancaster$39,930
- Scranton$39,650
- Chambersburg$39,530
- Pittsburgh$39,180
- Erie$39,050
- Harrisburg$38,890
- Reading$38,430
- Altoona$38,350
Highest-paying cities for tire repairers and changers
Washington, DC pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($50,310).
- Washington, DC$50,310
- Mount Vernon, WA$50,210
- Honolulu, HI$49,850
- Napa, CA$49,210
- San Jose, CA$48,760
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Tire Repairers and Changers salary in Philadelphia: questions
How much do tire repairers and changers make an hour in Philadelphia?
$21.07 an hour on average, and $21.05 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level tire repairers and changers salary in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $33,840 a year and the 25th percentile is $37,890, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the tire repairers and changers take-home pay in Philadelphia?
About $36,044 a year ($3,004 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $43,820. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do tire repairers and changers earn more in Philadelphia than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% more than the U.S. average for this job ($40,170).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 49-3093; area Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (37980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.3%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.54, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.54).
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