How much does a tire builder make in Des Moines?
$63,060a year
Median yearly pay for tire builders in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area. That is $30.32 an hour or $5,255 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.32
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among cities
- 1 of 9
- Jobs in the area
- 310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,650Median: $63,060Highest 10%: $63,820
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,650 | $18.58 | |
| 25th | $50,600 | $24.33 | |
| Median | $63,060 | $30.32 | |
| 75th | $63,060 | $30.32 | |
| 90th | $63,820 | $30.68 |
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Salaries for every job in Des Moines, IAFrequently asked questions
How much does a tire builder make an hour in Des Moines?
The median hourly pay in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area is $30.32 ($63,060 a year).
Do tire builders make more in Des Moines than the national average?
Yes: $63,060 against $57,390 nationally, 10% more.
How does Des Moines compare with the rest of Iowa?
The median in Iowa is $50,600, so Des Moines pays 25% more.
Where does Des Moines rank for tire builder pay?
1 of 9 metro areas with data.
How much does a tire builder make starting out in Des Moines?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,650 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,820 or more.
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.