How much does a tire builder make in Iowa?
$50,600a year
Median yearly pay for tire builders in Iowa. That is $24.33 an hour or $4,217 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.33
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 20
- Jobs in the state
- 510
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,650Median: $50,600Highest 10%: $63,820
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,650 | $18.58 | |
| 25th | $44,450 | $21.37 | |
| Median | $50,600 | $24.33 | |
| 75th | $63,060 | $30.32 | |
| 90th | $63,820 | $30.68 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Des Moines, IA | $63,060 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for tire builders.
| 5. Texas | $54,880 |
| 6. Mississippi | $53,050 |
| 7. Indiana | $51,170 |
| 8. Iowa | $50,600 |
| 9. Connecticut | $48,630 |
| 10. Oregon | $48,380 |
| 11. New York | $46,550 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tire builder make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $24.33 ($50,600 a year).
Do tire builders make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $50,600 against $57,390 nationally, 12% less.
Where does Iowa rank for tire builder pay?
Iowa ranks 8 of 20 states.
Which city in Iowa pays tire builders the most?
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA, with a median of $63,060 a year.
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.