How to become tire repairers and changerseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

United States Manufacturing & Repair Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay

$37,710

25th–75th pct. $34,690–$45,300

Top pay (est.)

$65,300

Top 10% $50,230

Pay in 5 years

$44,100est.

2031

Pay in 10 years

$51,500est.

$44,300–$59,800

Outlook score

52/100

★★★☆☆ Average

AI replacement risk

23%

Low

Job growth (10 yr)

+3.4%

13K openings / yr

How to become tire repairers and changers

Typical education

High school diploma or equivalent

BLS

Related experience

None

On-the-job training

Short-term on-the-job training

A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.

Skills, education and requirements for Tire Repairers and Changers

Key skills

Operation and Control

2.8

Time Management

2.8

Service Orientation

2.8

Operations Monitoring

2.8

Repairing

2.6

Troubleshooting

2.5

Active Listening

2.5

Quality Control Analysis

2.2

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Customer and Personal Service

4.6

Education and Training

3.7

Administration and Management

3.5

Mechanical

3.5

Production and Processing

2.5

Public Safety and Security

2.5

Sales and Marketing

2.4

Transportation

2.2

What the work involves

Handling and Moving ObjectsPerforming General Physical ActivitiesControlling Machines and ProcessesMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsIdentifying Objects, Actions, and EventsInspecting Equipment, Structures, or MaterialsOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkMaking Decisions and Solving Problems

Important abilities

Static StrengthExtent FlexibilityTrunk StrengthNear VisionManual DexterityReaction Time

Training before entry

6–12 months

17%

1–3 months

None / short demo

Related work experience

None

31%

1–2 years

17%

1–3 months

2–4 years

Job Zone 2 — some preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★☆☆☆☆ Easy to enter (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Career path and how to earn more as tire repairers and changers

Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.

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Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data

Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.