Prevailing Wage for Tire Repairers and Changers
Prevailing wage for Tire Repairers and Changers (SOC 49-3093) is set by the DOL using regional Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics surveys. Whether your offer is for a Service Technician, Tire Changer, or Alignment Technician role, DOL establishes four experience-based wage levels, and the floor shifts significantly depending on the worksite city.
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Level 1 applies to entry-level workers with minimal experience in tire repair or installation. These positions involve routine tasks performed under close supervision, with little independent judgment expected. Employers filing at this level typically hire candidates with no prior formal tire service experience.
Level 2 is the most common filing level for Tire Repairers and Changers. It covers qualified workers who perform standard tire repair and replacement tasks with moderate supervision. Candidates typically have one to three years of hands-on experience and can handle routine service independently.
Level 3 applies to experienced technicians who handle complex tire service situations with minimal supervision. Workers at this level often cross-train in alignment, balancing, or broader automotive maintenance tasks and may informally guide less experienced colleagues during busy service periods.
Level 4 covers fully competent technicians in senior or lead roles. These workers operate with broad autonomy, may oversee shop workflow or junior staff, and are expected to resolve unusual or technically demanding tire service problems without supervisory support.
Prevailing Wage for Tire Repairers and Changers by OES area
Each shape is a DOL OES area, the unit prevailing wage is published for.
What’s an OES area?
The Department of Labor publishes prevailing wages for geographic zones called OES areas. Every U.S. county belongs to exactly one, and the wage floor applies across the whole area. A worker in Oakland gets the San Francisco metro wage, not a separate Oakland wage.
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Verify which wage level matches your tire service title
Job postings for Tire Repairers and Changers often use titles like Lube Technician or Service Technician that employers sometimes file under broader automotive SOC codes. Confirm the LCA lists SOC 49-3093 so your offer is benchmarked against the correct prevailing wage floor.
Account for high-cost coastal metros in your comparison
Tire repair wages in urban Hawaii and coastal California metros run substantially above the national median. If your worksite is in a lower-paying market like a Puerto Rico metro, the prevailing wage floor drops considerably, which affects the minimum offer that clears DOL requirements.
Watch for bonus and incentive pay exclusions on the LCA
Productivity bonuses and signing bonuses common in high-volume tire service shops are typically excluded from the DOL wage calculation. Your base hourly rate must meet the prevailing wage floor on its own; supplemental pay cannot be counted to bridge a shortfall.
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DOL classifies these titles under SOC 49-3093.00 alongside Tire Repairers and Changers, so the same four-tier wage schedule applies to each. Tap a title to see the full breakdown.
Alignment Technician Prevailing Wage
Alignment Technician Prevailing Wage
Alignment Technician positions fall under SOC 49-3093.00 (Tire Repairers and Changers). DOL OFLC publishes one four-tier prevailing wage schedule for the entire classification; employers filing H-1B, E-3, or PERM petitions for this title use the levels below.
Lube Technician Prevailing Wage
Lube Technician Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Lube Technician for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 49-3093.00 (Tire Repairers and Changers). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Service Technician Prevailing Wage
Service Technician Prevailing Wage
Service Technician is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 49-3093.00 (Tire Repairers and Changers). All roles in this SOC share the same prevailing wage tiers. The level an employer files at depends on what the role requires, not which title is used.
Tire Buster Prevailing Wage
Tire Buster Prevailing Wage
Tire Buster positions fall under SOC 49-3093.00 (Tire Repairers and Changers). DOL OFLC publishes one four-tier prevailing wage schedule for the entire classification; employers filing H-1B, E-3, or PERM petitions for this title use the levels below.
Tire Changer Prevailing Wage
Tire Changer Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Tire Changer for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 49-3093.00 (Tire Repairers and Changers). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Tire Installer Prevailing Wage
Tire Installer Prevailing Wage
Tire Installer is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 49-3093.00 (Tire Repairers and Changers). All roles in this SOC share the same prevailing wage tiers. The level an employer files at depends on what the role requires, not which title is used.
Tire Repairer Prevailing Wage
Tire Repairer Prevailing Wage
Tire Repairer positions fall under SOC 49-3093.00 (Tire Repairers and Changers). DOL OFLC publishes one four-tier prevailing wage schedule for the entire classification; employers filing H-1B, E-3, or PERM petitions for this title use the levels below.
Tire Shop Mechanic Prevailing Wage
Tire Shop Mechanic Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Tire Shop Mechanic for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 49-3093.00 (Tire Repairers and Changers). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Tire Technician Prevailing Wage
Tire Technician Prevailing Wage
Tire Technician is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 49-3093.00 (Tire Repairers and Changers). All roles in this SOC share the same prevailing wage tiers. The level an employer files at depends on what the role requires, not which title is used.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does DOL set the prevailing wage for Tire Repairers and Changers?
DOL uses Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey data collected by the Bureau of Labor Statistics to calculate prevailing wages for each occupation by geographic area. For SOC 49-3093, OFLC publishes four wage levels derived from that regional survey data. Employers sponsoring a worker in this occupation must certify on the LCA that the offered wage meets or exceeds the applicable prevailing wage for the worksite location.
What do the four wage levels mean and how do I identify mine?
DOL assigns wage levels based on experience, supervision, and job complexity. Level 1 is entry-level with close supervision and no specialization. Level 2 covers qualified workers handling standard tire service independently. Level 3 applies to experienced technicians with broader skills and reduced oversight. Level 4 is for fully competent senior or lead workers. Your level should match the actual duties and experience requirements in the job description, not simply your personal years of experience.
Why does the prevailing wage for the same role vary so much by city?
OFLC calculates prevailing wages using regional wage surveys, so the floor reflects local labor market conditions at the worksite listed on the LCA. An employer in a high-cost metro like San Francisco or Urban Honolulu faces a substantially higher wage floor than one in a smaller or lower-wage market. The worksite-on-LCA rule means that if you work remotely or at a client location, that address determines the applicable wage, not the employer's headquarters.
What happens if an employer offers less than the prevailing wage for a sponsored position?
If the offered wage falls below the DOL prevailing wage for the worksite and level, OFLC will not certify the LCA, and the sponsorship process cannot proceed. USCIS also reviews wage compliance as part of petition adjudication for H-1B and other work visas. An employer who knowingly pays below the certified wage after approval risks debarment from future filings and back-wage liability under DOL enforcement authority.
How do I find and verify the prevailing wage for a specific U.S. location?
You can look up the current DOL prevailing wage for Tire Repairers and Changers at any of the 530 covered OES areas using the OFLC Wage Search tool. Enter SOC 49-3093 and the relevant metro area to see all four wage levels. For a broader picture of which employers have sponsored this occupation and in which locations, Migrate Mate shows historical sponsorship counts by employer so you can cross-reference active job postings with proven filing history.
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