Tire Builders Salary in the United States
As of May 2025, the median annual wage for tire builders in the United States was $57,390 ($27.59 per hour), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES survey.
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,150 | $19.31 |
| 25th | $47,900 | $23.03 |
| Median | $57,390 | $27.59 |
| 75th | $64,380 | $30.95 |
| 90th | $74,680 | $35.91 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 51-9197
- Total U.S. employment: 20,770
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
What the data says
For career planning: entry-level pay (10th percentile) is about $40,150, median pay is $57,390, and experienced pay (90th percentile) reaches $74,680.
Across the United States, 20,770 tire builders are employed (— per 1,000 jobs), making this a mid-sized occupations in the national economy.
Tire Builders Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $45,770 | $22.00 | -20.2% | 130 |
| California | $44,790 | $21.54 | -22.0% | 360 |
| Connecticut | $48,630 | $23.38 | -15.3% | 90 |
| Florida | $44,150 | $21.23 | -23.1% | 170 |
| Georgia | $44,220 | $21.26 | -22.9% | 940 |
| Illinois | $59,830 | $28.76 | +4.3% | 0 |
| Indiana | $51,170 | $24.60 | -10.8% | 1,320 |
| Iowa | $50,600 | $24.33 | -11.8% | 510 |
| Kentucky | $46,010 | $22.12 | -19.8% | 270 |
| Maryland | $46,290 | $22.26 | -19.3% | 60 |
| Michigan | $44,420 | $21.36 | -22.6% | 80 |
| Mississippi | $53,050 | $25.51 | -7.6% | 710 |
| New York | $46,550 | $22.38 | -18.9% | 530 |
| North Carolina | $63,950 | $30.74 | +11.4% | 3,750 |
| Ohio | $56,370 | $27.10 | -1.8% | 780 |
| Oklahoma | $45,830 | $22.04 | -20.1% | 0 |
| Oregon | $48,380 | $23.26 | -15.7% | 250 |
| Pennsylvania | $45,270 | $21.77 | -21.1% | 360 |
| Tennessee | $74,100 | $35.63 | +29.1% | 1,360 |
| Texas | $54,880 | $26.39 | -4.4% | 610 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025
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- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education — $64,370/yr
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers — $79,860/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for tire builders?
The median annual wage for tire builders is $57,390 ($27.59 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2025.
Which state pays tire builders the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many tire builders are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 20,770 tire builders employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do tire builders make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $27.59. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.