Tire Repairers and Changers pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,850 a year or less, while the top 10% make $63,730 or more. The middle half of tire repairers and changers in Washington earn between $44,410 and $55,990.
- $37K10th
- $44K25th
- $48KMedian
- $56K75th
- $64K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $50,310 | $4,192 | $24.19 |
| Median | $48,320 | $4,027 | $23.23 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $44,410 | $3,701 | $21.35 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $55,990 | $4,666 | $26.92 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Tire Repairers and Changers pay in Washington vs. Washington, D.C. and the U.S.
Tire repairers and changers in Washington earn 25% more than the U.S. average ($40,170). At the median the gap is +28% against the U.S. median of $37,710.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $50,310 | $48,320 | $36,850 | $63,730 | 980 |
| 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 Washington
On the average salary of $50,310, a single filer in Washington takes home about $40,751 a year, or $3,396 a month and $1,567 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $41,147 | $3,429 |
| Working in DC | $40,751 | $3,396 |
| Working in VA | $40,525 | $3,377 |
| Working in MD | $40,426 | $3,369 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for tire repairers and changers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $50,310 buys what about $46,205 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 11.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Tire Repairers and Changers salary in nearby metro areas
- Hagerstown, MD$39,160
- Baltimore, MD$48,140
- Winchester, VA$41,810
- Chambersburg, PA$39,530
- Harrisonburg, VA$41,810
- York, PA$38,080
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 Washington: questions
How much do tire repairers and changers make an hour in Washington?
$24.19 an hour on average, and $23.23 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level tire repairers and changers salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,850 a year and the 25th percentile is $44,410, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the tire repairers and changers take-home pay in Washington?
About $40,751 a year ($3,396 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $50,310.
Do tire repairers and changers earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is 25% 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 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.6%.
- 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 (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.45, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.45).
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