SOC 49-3093
Tire Repairers and Changers
Risk Score
⚠️50/100
Elevated
US Employment
👥106,620
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$37K
$30K – $49K
Projected Growth
📈+5.7%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖10/100
Low exposure
💡 Tire Repairers and Changers face a risk score of 50/100 — 6 points above the national average of 44. With only 10/100 GenAI exposure, most core tasks remain resistant to current AI capabilities. See our methodology →
💡 Workers in this field earn $37K. The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths →
🔍 AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 50/100, Tire Repairers and Changers faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like robotic inspection of hard-to-reach equipment are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 106,620 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in working in confined, elevated, or hazardous spaces and diagnosing novel equipment failures through physical inspection to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Tire Repairers and Changers?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
Robotic inspection of hard-to-reach equipment
Augmented reality-guided remote diagnostics
AI parts inventory and supply chain optimization
Predictive maintenance AI reducing reactive repair needs
🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation
Working in confined, elevated, or hazardous spaces
Diagnosing novel equipment failures through physical inspection
Adapting repairs to non-standard or legacy equipment
Customer communication about technical issues
📊 vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
🔄 Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineers | 20 | $106K | 65% |
| Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | 28 | $93K | 74% |
| Supervisors of Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers | 33 | $78K | 79% |