Tire Builders Salary in Indiana

Tire builders in Indiana earn the most in Fort Wayne (average $52,680 a year) and the least in Indianapolis ($47,170), across the 2 Indiana metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the tire builders average at $50,850 and the median at $51,170 for 1,320 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $57,160.

Tire Builders average salary by city in Indiana

Fort Wayne$52,680
Indianapolis$47,170

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Fort Wayne	$52,680	$51,170	$51,170	$42,136	93
Indianapolis	$47,170	$47,190	$44,890	$37,763	96

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Fort Wayne's local income tax (1.59%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Tire Builders salary in other states

Tire Builders salary by city and state

More about pay in Indiana

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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