SOC 49-3093 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Tire Repairers and Changers — Michigan
Michigan · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Tire Repairers and Changers in Michigan is $37,130 per year, close to the national median of $37,710 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Tire Repairers and Changers in Michigan is $37,130 per year, close to the national median of $37,710 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $35,560 and $44,550. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $35,170 and the ninetieth at $49,290.
Employment stands at 4,470, or 1.0 jobs per thousand held locally. Michigan ranks number 30th out of 50 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Traverse City records the highest median at $42,120. Of the 774 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 696th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,170 | −6.7% |
| 25th | $35,560 | −5.7% |
| Median (50th) | $37,130 | −1.5% |
| 75th | $44,550 | +18.1% |
| 90th | $49,290 | +30.7% |
| Mean | $40,180 | +6.5% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Michigan
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Traverse City | $42,120 | 70 | |
| 2 | Ann Arbor | $39,250 | 90 | |
| 3 | Lansing | $38,040 | 180 | |
| 4 | Detroit | $37,610 | 2,370 | |
| 5 | Grand Rapids | $37,470 | 610 | |
| 6 | Flint | $37,300 | 90 | |
| 7 | Battle Creek | $37,100 | 30 | |
| 8 | Kalamazoo | $36,910 | 110 | |
| 9 | Jackson | $36,000 | 30 | |
| 10 | Muskegon | $35,950 | 170 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Michigan run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $37,130 goes as far as $38,597 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 2.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$37,130as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$38,597US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $37,130 a year, 1.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $35,170 to $49,290 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 4,470 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 30th of 50 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Traverse City, at $42,120.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Tire Repairers and Changers in Michigan?
The median annual wage is $37,130, or $17.85 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 Michigan is 1.5% 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 Michigan earns more than $49,290 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $35,170 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 Traverse City, at $42,120 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 4,470 jobs in this occupation in Michigan. 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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