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Tire Repairers and Changers
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair · SOC 49-3093
0.0% AI Exposure — Low
$37,710
Median Annual Salary
Average
O*NET Outlook
11,400
Proj. Annual Openings
108,410
Employment (OEWS 2025)
100/100
AI Resiliency Score
AI exposure from the Anthropic Economic Index (2025); salary from BLS; skills from O*NET. See /sources.
AI Exposure Analysis
AI Exposure0.0%
AI Resiliency100/100
Exposure BandLow
Sector Avg. Exposure0.7%
Top Skills
1.Active Listening
2.Speaking
3.Critical Thinking
4.Service Orientation
5.Time Management
O*NET occupation profile
What this work involves
Repair and replace tires.
Common titles: Alignment Technician, Lube Technician, Service Technician, Tire Buster, Tire Changer, Tire Installer
Representative Tasks
- •Raise vehicles, using hydraulic jacks.
- •Remount wheels onto vehicles.
- •Unbolt and remove wheels from vehicles, using lug wrenches or other hand or power tools.
- •Place wheels on balancing machines to determine counterweights required to balance wheels.
- •Identify tire size and ply and inflate tires accordingly.
Detailed Work Activities
- •Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment.
- •Install vehicle parts or accessories.
- •Service vehicles to maintain functionality.
- •Remove parts or components from vehicles.
- •Test mechanical equipment to ensure proper functioning.
Tools & Technologies
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Employment Projections & AI Exposure
15
Occupations Shown
1.9%
Avg AI Exposure
3
Bright Outlook
Sector Comparison
| Metric | This Career | Sector Average |
|---|---|---|
| AI Exposure | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Outlook | Average | 24% Bright |
| Median Salary | $37,710 | N/A |
| AI Resiliency | 100/100 | N/A |