Tire Builders Salary
The median tire builders salary in the United States is $57,390 per year ($27.59/hour). Salaries range from $40,150 at the entry level to $74,680+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 20,770 tire builders jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 2.3% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$57,390
per year
Hourly Rate
$27.59
per hour
Employment
20,770
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$40,150
25th percentile
$47,900
Median
$57,390
75th percentile
$64,380
90th percentile
$74,680
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+2.3%
As fast as average
Annual Openings
2,500
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Training Needed
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Tire Builders Salary by State
Best Cities (cost-adjusted) →Salary Map — Click a state for details
$44K$74K■ No data
Top Paying States
Tennessee
$74K
+29%
North Carolina
$64K
+11%
Illinois
$60K
+4%
Ohio
$56K
-2%
Texas
$55K
-4%
Mississippi
$53K
-8%
Indiana
$51K
-11%
Iowa
$51K
-12%
Connecticut
$49K
-15%
Oregon
$48K
-16%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | $74,100 | +29.1% |
| North Carolina | $63,950 | +11.4% |
| Illinois | $59,830 | +4.3% |
| Ohio | $56,370 | -1.8% |
| Texas | $54,880 | -4.4% |
| Mississippi | $53,050 | -7.6% |
| Indiana | $51,170 | -10.8% |
| Iowa | $50,600 | -11.8% |
| Connecticut | $48,630 | -15.3% |
| Oregon | $48,380 | -15.7% |
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Tire Builders Salary by Metro Area
Limited metro data available — BLS only publishes data for areas with sufficient survey responses.
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $63,060 | +9.9% |
| Jackson, MS | $55,380 | -3.5% |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $51,170 | -10.8% |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $48,690 | -15.2% |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $47,190 | -17.8% |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $46,810 | -18.4% |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $44,600 | -22.3% |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $44,570 | -22.3% |
| Burlington, NC | $39,720 | -30.8% |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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