SOC 49-3093 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Tire Repairers and Changers — Columbus
Columbus, IN · 9 metro areas compared
The median wage for Tire Repairers and Changers in Columbus, IN is $33,140 per year, 12.1% 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 Columbus, IN is $33,140 per year, 12.1% below the national median of $37,710. Pay ranges from under $30,020 at the tenth percentile to more than $41,140 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $32,390 to $37,740.
The area has 40 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.7 of every thousand jobs. Fort Wayne leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $36,310. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 165th of 187 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,020 | −20.4% |
| 25th | $32,390 | −14.1% |
| Median (50th) | $33,140 | −12.1% |
| 75th | $37,740 | +0.1% |
| 90th | $41,140 | +9.1% |
| Mean | $34,520 | −8.5% |
Other metro areas in Indiana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fort Wayne | $36,310 | 240 | |
| 2 | Indianapolis | $36,030 | 800 | |
| 3 | Elkhart | $35,380 | 90 | |
| 4 | Lafayette | $35,220 | 60 | |
| 5 | South Bend | $35,040 | 140 | |
| 6 | Bloomington | $34,630 | 40 | |
| 7 | Evansville | $34,590 | 90 | |
| 8 | Terre Haute | $34,530 | 50 | |
| 9 | Muncie | $34,280 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Columbus run 6.7% below the national average, so the median of $33,140 goes as far as $35,520 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 5.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$33,140as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$35,520US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $33,140 a year, 12.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $30,020 to $41,140 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Fort Wayne, at $36,310.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Tire Repairers and Changers in Columbus, IN?
The median annual wage is $33,140, or $15.93 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 Columbus, IN is 12.1% 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 Columbus, IN earns more than $41,140 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $30,020 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 Fort Wayne, at $36,310 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 40 jobs in this occupation in Columbus, IN. 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.
Explore related data