What tire shops should charge in Colorado.
Fair billed labor here runs about $37–$59/hour, about 19% above the median US state. Every number below comes from what tire repairers and changers actually earn in Colorado; the math is on this page, in the open.
How much should tire shops charge in Colorado?
In Colorado, tire repairers and changers earn $18.67–$23.67 per hour (median $21.82, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025), about 19% above the median US state for this trade. A legitimate business bills 2–2.5× wages to cover payroll taxes, insurance, equipment, overhead and profit, so fair billed labor in Colorado runs about $37–$59 per hour. For example, mount + balance 4 tires is about $35–$90 in fair labor, before materials.
Fair price by job
Mount + balance 4 tires
That assumes standard wheels; TPMS service and disposal fees should be listed, not slipped in.
Typical labor: 1–1.5 hours at $37–$59/hr billed.
Flat repair (plug/patch)
That assumes a repairable puncture in the tread area.
Typical labor: 0.25–0.75 hours at $37–$59/hr billed.
Before you hire in Colorado
Colorado has no statewide general contractor license — GCs are licensed by city or county. Electricians and plumbers ARE state-licensed through DORA. Check both your municipality and DORA.
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