SOC 49-3093 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Tire Repairers and Changers — Albuquerque
Albuquerque, NM · 3 metro areas compared
The median wage for Tire Repairers and Changers in Albuquerque, NM is $31,920 per year, 15.4% below the national median of $37,710.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Tire Repairers and Changers in Albuquerque, NM is $31,920 per year, 15.4% below the national median of $37,710. Half of workers earn between $29,860 and $35,050. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $29,310 and the ninetieth at $40,950.
The area has 500 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 1.2 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Santa Fe records the highest median at $36,090. Of the 498 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 479th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,310 | −22.3% |
| 25th | $29,860 | −20.8% |
| Median (50th) | $31,920 | −15.4% |
| 75th | $35,050 | −7.1% |
| 90th | $40,950 | +8.6% |
| Mean | $34,250 | −9.2% |
Other metro areas in New Mexico
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Fe | $36,090 | 80 | |
| 2 | Farmington | $31,240 | 130 | |
| 3 | Las Cruces | $30,400 | 110 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Albuquerque run 7.8% below the national average, so the median of $31,920 goes as far as $34,620 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 8.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$31,920as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$34,620US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $31,920 a year, 15.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $29,310 to $40,950 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 500 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Santa Fe, at $36,090.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Tire Repairers and Changers in Albuquerque, NM?
The median annual wage is $31,920, or $15.35 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $37,710, so pay in Albuquerque, NM is 15.4% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Albuquerque, NM earns more than $40,950 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $29,310 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Santa Fe, at $36,090 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 500 jobs in this occupation in Albuquerque, NM. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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