Was wondering if anyone knows what the hourly pay might be for a tire tech at discount tire? perhaps someone that used to work there recently would know.

Depends on what region you're in. Discount Tire's 750 something stores are divided into regions based on geographic area. To answer your question, in the Houston region (Which includes Beaumont, Port Arthur all the way up to College Station) you would start out at $8 or $9 and be looking at a max of around $13.50 as a part time employee

I bought a rim and tire package 11 days ago from Discount Tire Co. It cost around $1000. I really do not like the way my car feels now. I am wondering if they would let me return my package.

If you're lucky, they may issue you a credit towards another set or a replacement. As for getting your money back? I doubt it! Good luck!