How much does a tire builder make in Portland?

$44,600a year

Median yearly pay for tire builders in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $21.44 an hour or $3,717 a month.

Hourly: $21.44
Vs. national median: -22%
Rank among cities: 7 of 9

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $44,600Median: $44,600Highest 10%: $66,670

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$44,600	$21.44
25th	$44,600	$21.44
Median	$44,600	$21.44
75th	$55,430	$26.65
90th	$66,670	$32.05

Other cities in Oregon

Median yearly pay for tire builders.

No other city in the state with data.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a tire builder make an hour in Portland?

The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $21.44 ($44,600 a year).

Do tire builders make more in Portland than the national average?

No: $44,600 against $57,390 nationally, 22% less.

How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?

The median in Oregon is $48,380, so Portland pays 8% less.

Where does Portland rank for tire builder pay?

7 of 9 metro areas with data.

How much does a tire builder make starting out in Portland?

The lowest-paid 10% make $44,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $66,670 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.