Tire Builders pay range in Portland
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $44,600 a year or less, while the top 10% make $66,670 or more. The middle half of tire builders in Portland earn between $44,600 and $55,430.
- $45K10th
- $45K25th
- $45KMedian
- $55K75th
- $67K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $50,860 | $4,238 | $24.45 |
| Median | $44,600 | $3,717 | $21.44 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $44,600 | $3,717 | $21.44 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $55,430 | $4,619 | $26.65 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Tire Builders pay in Portland vs. Oregon and the U.S.
Tire builders in Portland earn 4% more than the Oregon average ($48,930) and 11% less than the U.S. average ($57,160). At the median the gap is -22% against the U.S. median of $57,390.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | $50,860 | $44,600 | $44,600 | $66,670 | n/a |
| Oregon | $48,930 | $48,380 | $39,440 | $57,360 | 250 |
| United States | $57,160 | $57,390 | $40,150 | $74,680 | 20,770 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Tire Builders salary after taxes in Portland
On the average salary of $50,860, a single filer in Portland takes home about $39,497 a year, or $3,291 a month and $1,519 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
The Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WA | $43,046 | $3,587 |
| Working in OR | $39,497 | $3,291 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
Is Portland a good place for tire builders? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Portland area are 5% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 105.4), so the average $50,860 buys what about $48,245 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Portland ($60,690). A typical home costs $552,022, or 10.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Tire Builders salary in nearby metro areas
- Des Moines, IA$57,260
- Indianapolis, IN$47,170
- Fort Wayne, IN$52,680
- Jackson, MS$51,690
- Cincinnati, OH$46,370
- Atlanta, GA$43,710
Highest-paying cities for tire builders
Des Moines, IA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($57,260).
- Des Moines, IA$57,260
- Fort Wayne, IN$52,680
- Jackson, MS$51,690
- Portland, OR$50,860
- Charlotte, NC$48,640
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Tire Builders salary in Portland: questions
How much do tire builders make an hour in Portland?
$24.45 an hour on average, and $21.44 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level tire builders salary in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $44,600 a year and the 25th percentile is $44,600, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the tire builders take-home pay in Portland?
About $39,497 a year ($3,291 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $50,860. Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
Do tire builders earn more in Portland than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% less than the U.S. average for this job ($57,160).
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; area Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA (38900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.3%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
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