How much does a tire builder make in California?
$44,790a year
Median yearly pay for tire builders in California. That is $21.53 an hour or $3,733 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.53
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 20
- Jobs in the state
- 360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,830Median: $44,790Highest 10%: $49,610
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,830 | $18.19 | |
| 25th | $38,600 | $18.56 | |
| Median | $44,790 | $21.53 | |
| 75th | $47,880 | $23.02 | |
| 90th | $49,610 | $23.85 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for tire builders.
| 14. Oklahoma | $45,830 |
| 15. Arizona | $45,770 |
| 16. Pennsylvania | $45,270 |
| 17. California | $44,790 |
| 18. Michigan | $44,420 |
| 19. Georgia | $44,220 |
| 20. Florida | $44,150 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tire builder make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $21.53 ($44,790 a year).
Do tire builders make more in California than the national average?
No: $44,790 against $57,390 nationally, 22% less.
Where does California rank for tire builder pay?
California ranks 17 of 20 states.
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.