Tire Repairers and Changers
Wages & Outlook
Wages
Wages vary by the worker's level of experience and responsibility.
Tire repairers and changers who work full time usually receive benefits. Typical benefits include sick leave, paid vacation, and health insurance.
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Employment
In Minnesota, about 1,352 tire repairers and changers work in this small occupation.
Major employers:
- Tire stores
- Car parts stores
- Auto repair shops
Outlook
Changes in economic conditions have little effect on the tire repair and replacement business. When the economy is strong, people take more trips and put more wear on their cars. When the economy is weak, people still must repair and replace the tires on their cars. However, during a downturn, employers hire fewer workers.
| Employment | Employment Change | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2020 | Number | Percent | |
| U S | 99,000 | 117,300 | 18,300 | 18.5% |
| Minnesota | 1,614 | 1,865 | 251 | 15.6% |
| 2010 | 2020 | Number | Percent | |
| Central Minnesota | 170 | 216 | 46 | 27.1% |
| Northeast Minnesota | 116 | 122 | 6 | 5.2% |
| Southeast Minnesota | 60 | 73 | 13 | 21.7% |
| Southwest Minnesota | 209 | 234 | 25 | 12% |
| Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN | 951 | 1,059 | 108 | 11.4% |
Source: Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development and Minnesota Department of Education.
