SOC 49-3093 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Tire Repairers and Changers — Baltimore
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD · 1 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Baltimore, MD comes to $43,980 a year, ahead of the national median of $37,710 by 16.6%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Baltimore, MD comes to $43,980 a year, ahead of the national median of $37,710 by 16.6%. Pay ranges from under $35,580 at the tenth percentile to more than $62,200 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $42,060 to $62,200.
Employment stands at 420, or 0.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Hagerstown records the highest median at $37,880. Of the 646 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 536th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,580 | −5.6% |
| 25th | $42,060 | +11.5% |
| Median (50th) | $43,980 | +16.6% |
| 75th | $62,200 | +64.9% |
| 90th | $62,200 | +64.9% |
| Mean | $48,140 | +27.7% |
Other metro areas in Maryland
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hagerstown | $37,880 | 80 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Baltimore run 5.0% above the national average, so the median of $43,980 buys what $41,886 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 11.1% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$43,980as reported by BLSLocal price level
105.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$41,886US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $43,980 a year, 16.6% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $35,580 to $62,200 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 420 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Hagerstown, at $37,880.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Tire Repairers and Changers in Baltimore, MD?
The median annual wage is $43,980, or $21.15 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 Baltimore, MD is 16.6% higher. 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 Baltimore, MD earns more than $62,200 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $35,580 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 Hagerstown, at $37,880 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 420 jobs in this occupation in Baltimore, MD. 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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