Tire Repairers and Changers pay in North Carolina
$36,640avg. a year
$17.62 an hour · 3,690 employed
Tire Repairers and Changers in North Carolina earn an average of $36,640 a year. That is $3,530 (9%) less than the U.S. average of $40,170. The best-paying metro area is Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC at $41,700.
$35,140Median pay
$17.62Average hourly
+18%Avg. pay since 2020
#42Of 50 states
Top-paying North Carolina metro areas
Average pay for tire repairers and changers by metro area. Swipe to see all 12.
1280 jobs
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC
$41,700
$20.05 an hour
2280 jobs
Greensboro-High Point, NC
$39,950
$19.21 an hour
3110 jobs
Asheville, NC
$38,320
$18.42 an hour
480 jobs
Burlington, NC
$36,870
$17.72 an hour
5520 jobs
Raleigh-Cary, NC
$36,780
$17.68 an hour
61,010 jobs
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
$36,770
$17.68 an hour
7150 jobs
Winston-Salem, NC
$36,630
$17.61 an hour
8270 jobs
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC
$36,260
$17.43 an hour
9140 jobs
Wilmington, NC
$35,980
$17.30 an hour
1060 jobs
Greenville, NC
$34,930
$16.79 an hour
11170 jobs
Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC
$34,810
$16.73 an hour
12100 jobs
Jacksonville, NC
$32,050
$15.41 an hour
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Tire Repairers and Changers pay in North Carolina, charted
Pay over time
North Carolina, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where North Carolina tire repairers and changers work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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North Carolina vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $40,170 | $19.31 |
| North Carolina | $36,640 | $17.62 |
| Virginia | $42,900 | $20.63 |
| Tennessee | $37,670 | $18.11 |
| Georgia | $36,600 | $17.60 |
| South Carolina | $35,870 | $17.24 |
Related jobs in North Carolina
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$53,510
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$57,910
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$66,150
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$56,380
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$79,320
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$47,880
Average pay, North Carolina, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do tire repairers and changers make in North Carolina?
The average is $36,640 a year, and the median is $35,140. That is $3,530 (9%) less than the U.S. average of $40,170.
What is the hourly wage in North Carolina?
$17.62 an hour on average; the median is $16.89.
Where in North Carolina do they earn the most?
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC ($41,700), followed by Greensboro-High Point, NC ($39,950). The lowest average among 12 metro areas with data is Jacksonville, NC ($32,050).
How does North Carolina rank?
North Carolina ranks #42 of 50 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 49-3093. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national tire repairers and changers page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.