Top 9 cities for tire builders by average salary
| Des Moines, IA | $57,260 |
|---|---|
| Fort Wayne, IN | $52,680 |
| Jackson, MS | $51,690 |
| Portland, OR | $50,860 |
| Charlotte, NC | $48,640 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $47,170 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $46,370 |
| Atlanta, GA | $43,710 |
| Burlington, NC | $43,080 |
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Tire Builders salary by state
Tennessee pays tire builders the most statewide, $68,380 a year on average. Statewide columns cover every employer in the state; city columns cover the metro areas we publish.
| State | Statewide average | Statewide median | Jobs | Metros | Highest city average | Lowest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | $68,380 | $74,100 | 1,360 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| North Carolina | $61,450 | $63,950 | 3,750 | 2 | $48,640 | $43,080 |
| Illinois | $60,220 | $59,830 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Ohio | $57,360 | $56,370 | 780 | 1 | $46,370 | $46,370 |
| Texas | $52,470 | $54,880 | 610 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Iowa | $52,400 | $50,600 | 510 | 1 | $57,260 | $57,260 |
| Florida | $51,690 | $44,150 | 170 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Mississippi | $51,350 | $53,050 | 710 | 1 | $51,690 | $51,690 |
| Indiana | $50,850 | $51,170 | 1,320 | 2 | $52,680 | $47,170 |
| Arizona | $49,210 | $45,770 | 130 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Maryland | $49,150 | $46,290 | 60 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Oregon | $48,930 | $48,380 | 250 | 1 | $50,860 | $50,860 |
| Connecticut | $48,180 | $48,630 | 90 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Oklahoma | $46,710 | $45,830 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| New York | $46,330 | $46,550 | 530 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Kentucky | $45,150 | $46,010 | 270 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Pennsylvania | $44,850 | $45,270 | 360 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Michigan | $44,660 | $44,420 | 80 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| California | $44,640 | $44,790 | 360 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Georgia | $43,520 | $44,220 | 940 | 1 | $43,710 | $43,710 |
Tire Builders salary in every city we cover
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| Metro area | Average | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines, IA | $57,260 | $63,060 | $27.53 | 310 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $52,680 | $51,170 | $25.33 | 720 |
| Jackson, MS | $51,690 | $55,380 | $24.85 | 130 |
| Portland, OR | $50,860 | $44,600 | $24.45 | n/a |
| Charlotte, NC | $48,640 | $48,690 | $23.38 | 280 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $47,170 | $47,190 | $22.68 | 90 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $46,370 | $46,810 | $22.29 | 150 |
| Atlanta, GA | $43,710 | $44,570 | $21.02 | 740 |
| Burlington, NC | $43,080 | $39,720 | $20.71 | 40 |
Related jobs
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and WeighersU.S. average $53,450
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersU.S. average $52,620
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool OperatorsU.S. average $54,320
- Helpers--Production WorkersU.S. average $41,120
- Production Workers, All OtherU.S. average $44,380
- Chemical Equipment Operators and TendersU.S. average $60,710
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersU.S. average $56,030
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersU.S. average $52,090
Tire Builders salary: questions
Where do tire builders make the most money?
In Des Moines, IA, with an average of $57,260 a year, among the 9 metro areas we cover.
What is the average tire builders salary in the U.S.?
$57,160 a year nationwide (BLS OEWS national estimates, May 2025); the median is $57,390, so half of tire builders earn more than that and half less.
What salary should tire builders ask for?
Start from the figures for your city: the middle half of tire builders nationwide earn between $47,900 (25th percentile) and $64,380 (75th percentile). Newer workers usually start near the 25th percentile and experienced ones can ask for the 75th; each city page shows the local range. See how to read salary percentiles.
Which state pays tire builders the most?
Tennessee, with a statewide average of $68,380 a year (BLS state estimates, May 2025).
Where is tire builders pay the lowest?
Burlington, NC, at $43,080 a year on average. Lower pay often comes with lower prices: check the cost of living on each city page.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-9197.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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