SOC 49-3093 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Tire Repairers and Changers — Vallejo
Vallejo, CA · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Tire Repairers and Changers in Vallejo, CA is $38,690 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 Vallejo, CA is $38,690 per year, close to the national median of $37,710 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $35,670 at the tenth percentile to more than $53,500 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $36,880 to $45,790.
Employment stands at 260, or 1.8 jobs per thousand held locally. Napa leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $48,580. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 341st of 366 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,670 | −5.4% |
| 25th | $36,880 | −2.2% |
| Median (50th) | $38,690 | +2.6% |
| 75th | $45,790 | +21.4% |
| 90th | $53,500 | +41.9% |
| Mean | $42,920 | +13.8% |
Other metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Napa | $48,580 | 50 | |
| 2 | San Jose | $45,900 | 530 | |
| 3 | San Francisco | $45,180 | 1,180 | |
| 4 | Santa Rosa | $41,850 | 180 | |
| 5 | Santa Cruz | $41,290 | 60 | |
| 6 | Yuba City | $40,370 | 60 | |
| 7 | Los Angeles | $39,690 | 2,820 | |
| 8 | San Diego | $39,360 | 1,150 | |
| 9 | Sacramento | $38,330 | 1,000 | |
| 10 | Modesto | $38,290 | 210 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Vallejo run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $38,690 buys what $34,950 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 7.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$38,690as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$34,950US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $38,690 a year, 2.6% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $35,670 to $53,500 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 260 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Napa, at $48,580.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Tire Repairers and Changers in Vallejo, CA?
The median annual wage is $38,690, or $18.60 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 Vallejo, CA is 2.6% 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 Vallejo, CA earns more than $53,500 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $35,670 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 Napa, at $48,580 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 260 jobs in this occupation in Vallejo, CA. 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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