SOC 49-3093 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Tire Repairers and Changers — Bozeman
Bozeman, MT · 4 metro areas compared
The median wage for Tire Repairers and Changers in Bozeman, MT is $47,000 per year, 24.6% above 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 Bozeman, MT is $47,000 per year, 24.6% above the national median of $37,710. Half of workers earn between $45,270 and $53,810. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $41,560 and the ninetieth at $55,180.
Employment stands at 70, or 1.0 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Billings records the highest median at $46,850. Of the 288 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 224th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,560 | +10.2% |
| 25th | $45,270 | +20.0% |
| Median (50th) | $47,000 | +24.6% |
| 75th | $53,810 | +42.7% |
| 90th | $55,180 | +46.3% |
| Mean | $48,480 | +28.6% |
Other metro areas in Montana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Billings | $46,850 | 120 | |
| 2 | Missoula | $46,420 | 70 | |
| 3 | Great Falls | $46,150 | 50 | |
| 4 | Helena | $38,910 | 90 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Bozeman run 5.4% below the national average, so the median of $47,000 goes as far as $49,683 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 31.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$47,000as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$49,683US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $47,000 a year, 24.6% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $41,560 to $55,180 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 70 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Billings, at $46,850.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Tire Repairers and Changers in Bozeman, MT?
The median annual wage is $47,000, or $22.60 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 Bozeman, MT is 24.6% 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 Bozeman, MT earns more than $55,180 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $41,560 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 Billings, at $46,850 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 70 jobs in this occupation in Bozeman, MT. 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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