SOC 49-3093 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Tire Repairers and Changers — Illinois
Illinois · 4 metro areas compared
At $38,420, median pay for Tire Repairers and Changers in Illinois tracks the national median of $37,710 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $38,420, median pay for Tire Repairers and Changers in Illinois tracks the national median of $37,710 closely. Pay ranges from under $35,160 at the tenth percentile to more than $48,860 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $36,800 to $45,500.
The area has 3,540 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.83 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Illinois ranks number 22nd out of 50 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Springfield records the highest median at $39,570. Of the 747 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 672nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,160 | −6.8% |
| 25th | $36,800 | −2.4% |
| Median (50th) | $38,420 | +1.9% |
| 75th | $45,500 | +20.7% |
| 90th | $48,860 | +29.6% |
| Mean | $41,240 | +9.4% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Illinois
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Springfield | $39,570 | 40 | |
| 2 | Chicago | $38,720 | 2,810 | |
| 3 | Peoria | $38,570 | 90 | |
| 4 | Rockford | $38,380 | 80 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Illinois sit close to the national average, so $38,420 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$38,420as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$38,420US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $38,420 a year, 1.9% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $35,160 to $48,860 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 3,540 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 22nd of 50 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Springfield, at $39,570.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Tire Repairers and Changers in Illinois?
The median annual wage is $38,420, or $18.47 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 Illinois is 1.9% 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 Illinois earns more than $48,860 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $35,160 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 Springfield, at $39,570 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 3,540 jobs in this occupation in Illinois. 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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