How much does a tire builder make in Fort Wayne?

$51,170a year

Median yearly pay for tire builders in the Fort Wayne, IN metro area. That is $24.60 an hour or $4,264 a month.

Hourly: $24.60
Vs. national median: -11%
Rank among cities: 3 of 9
Jobs in the area: 720

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $51,170Median: $51,170Highest 10%: $58,470

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$51,170	$24.60
25th	$51,170	$24.60
Median	$51,170	$24.60
75th	$58,470	$28.11
90th	$58,470	$28.11

Other cities in Indiana

Median yearly pay for tire builders.

Indianapolis, IN	$47,190
Cincinnati, OH	$46,810

Tire Builder salary in Indiana Tire Builder salary in all states

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Same field, median yearly pay.

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer	$65,490
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker	$65,470
Tool and Die Maker	$61,340
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator	$61,240
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter	$60,180
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setter	$56,970
Machinist	$53,770
Dental Laboratory Technician	$50,380
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setter	$49,340
Welder	$49,300

Salaries for every job in Fort Wayne, IN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a tire builder make an hour in Fort Wayne?

The median hourly pay in the Fort Wayne, IN metro area is $24.60 ($51,170 a year).

Do tire builders make more in Fort Wayne than the national average?

No: $51,170 against $57,390 nationally, 11% less.

How does Fort Wayne compare with the rest of Indiana?

The median in Indiana is $51,170, so Fort Wayne pays 0% more.

Where does Fort Wayne rank for tire builder pay?

3 of 9 metro areas with data.

How much does a tire builder make starting out in Fort Wayne?

The lowest-paid 10% make $51,170 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,470 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.