How much does a tire builder make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $27.59 an hour or $4,783 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.59
- Average (mean)
- $57,160
- Jobs
- 20,770
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,150 | $19.30 | |
| 25th | $47,900 | $23.03 | |
| Median | $57,390 | $27.59 | |
| 75th | $64,380 | $30.95 | |
| 90th | $74,680 | $35.90 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Tennessee | $74,100 |
| North Carolina | $63,950 |
| Illinois | $59,830 |
| Ohio | $56,370 |
| Texas | $54,880 |
| Mississippi | $53,050 |
| Indiana | $51,170 |
| Iowa | $50,600 |
| Connecticut | $48,630 |
| Oregon | $48,380 |
| New York | $46,550 |
| Maryland | $46,290 |
| Kentucky | $46,010 |
| Oklahoma | $45,830 |
| Arizona | $45,770 |
| Pennsylvania | $45,270 |
| California | $44,790 |
| Michigan | $44,420 |
| Georgia | $44,220 |
| Florida | $44,150 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Des Moines, IA | $63,060 |
| Jackson, MS | $55,380 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $51,170 |
| Charlotte, NC | $48,690 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $47,190 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $46,810 |
| Portland, OR | $44,600 |
| Atlanta, GA | $44,570 |
| Burlington, NC | $39,720 |
In other countries
Tire Builder belongs to the international group "Rubber products machine operators".
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a tire builder make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $27.59 ($57,390 a year).
How much does a tire builder make a month?
About $4,783 a month before tax, based on a median of $57,390 a year.
How much does a tire builder make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,150 or less a year ($19.30 an hour); the top 10% make $74,680 or more.
Which state pays tire builders the most?
Tennessee, with a median of $74,100 a year, followed by North Carolina ($63,950) and Illinois ($59,830).
Which city pays tire builders the most?
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA, with a median of $63,060 a year.
How many tire builders are there in the United States?
About 20,770 people work as tire builders.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.