Tire Builders Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for tire builderss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Tennessee$68,380
- North Carolina$61,450
- Illinois$60,220
- Ohio$57,360
- Texas$52,470
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Georgia$43,520
- California$44,640
- Michigan$44,660
- Pennsylvania$44,850
- Kentucky$45,150
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tennessee | $68,380 | $74,100 | $33 | +19.6% | 1,360 |
| 2 | North Carolina | $61,450 | $63,950 | $30 | +7.5% | 3,750 |
| 3 | Illinois | $60,220 | $59,830 | $29 | +5.4% | — |
| 4 | Ohio | $57,360 | $56,370 | $28 | +0.3% | 780 |
| 5 | Texas | $52,470 | $54,880 | $25 | -8.2% | 610 |
| 6 | Iowa | $52,400 | $50,600 | $25 | -8.3% | 510 |
| 7 | Florida | $51,690 | $44,150 | $25 | -9.6% | 170 |
| 8 | Mississippi | $51,350 | $53,050 | $25 | -10.2% | 710 |
| 9 | Indiana | $50,850 | $51,170 | $24 | -11% | 1,320 |
| 10 | Arizona | $49,210 | $45,770 | $24 | -13.9% | 130 |
| 11 | Maryland | $49,150 | $46,290 | $24 | -14% | 60 |
| 12 | Oregon | $48,930 | $48,380 | $24 | -14.4% | 250 |
| 13 | Connecticut | $48,180 | $48,630 | $23 | -15.7% | 90 |
| 14 | Oklahoma | $46,710 | $45,830 | $22 | -18.3% | — |
| 15 | New York | $46,330 | $46,550 | $22 | -18.9% | 530 |
| 16 | Kentucky | $45,150 | $46,010 | $22 | -21% | 270 |
| 17 | Pennsylvania | $44,850 | $45,270 | $22 | -21.5% | 360 |
| 18 | Michigan | $44,660 | $44,420 | $21 | -21.9% | 80 |
| 19 | California | $44,640 | $44,790 | $21 | -21.9% | 360 |
| 20 | Georgia | $43,520 | $44,220 | $21 | -23.9% | 940 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 10 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $63,060 | $57,260 | 310 |
| 2 | Jackson, MS | $55,380 | $51,690 | 130 |
| 3 | Fort Wayne, IN | $51,170 | $52,680 | 720 |
| 4 | Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area | $50,320 | $50,240 | 400 |
| 5 | Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $48,690 | $48,640 | 280 |
| 6 | Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $47,190 | $47,170 | 90 |
| 7 | Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $46,810 | $46,370 | 150 |
| 8 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $44,600 | $50,860 | — |
| 9 | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $44,570 | $43,710 | 740 |
| 10 | Burlington, NC | $39,720 | $43,080 | 40 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing tire builderss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing | $58,910 | $57,960 | 19,730 |
| 2 | Rubber Product Manufacturing | $58,910 | $57,960 | 19,730 |
| 3 | Sectors 31, 32, and 33 - Manufacturing | $58,910 | $57,960 | 19,730 |
| 4 | Cross-Industry, Private, Federal, State, and Local | $57,390 | $57,160 | 20,770 |
| 5 | Cross-industry, Private Ownership only | $57,390 | $57,160 | 20,770 |
| 6 | Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers | $40,570 | $43,960 | — |
| 7 | Automotive Parts, Accessories, and Tire Retailers | $40,570 | $43,960 | — |
| 8 | Sectors 44 and 45 - Retail Trade | $40,370 | $43,610 | 670 |
| 9 | Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods | $40,090 | $42,340 | 120 |
| 10 | Sector 42 - Wholesale Trade | $40,090 | $42,340 | 120 |
| 11 | Motor Vehicle and Motor Vehicle Parts and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | $38,810 | $41,330 | 110 |
| 12 | Administrative and Support Services | $37,830 | $37,850 | 250 |
Workforce Deep-Dive
Distribution and demographics from Census ACS (2023, self-reported). Wage figures here are ACS averages and run lower than the authoritative BLS wages above; use them for shape, not exact pay.
Annual wage distribution
Pay by age band
Education level
Full-time vs part-time
Race / ethnicity
Top fields of study
Top Skills
Most important skills for this role (O*NET importance, 1–5 scale).
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do tire builders make in the U.S.?
The median tire builders salary in the United States is $57,390 per year (mean $57,160), and about 80% earn between $40,150 and $74,680.
How much do tire builders make per hour?
Roughly $27 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $57,160 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays tire builders the most?
Tennessee has the highest average pay for tire builders at $68,380 per year (median $74,100).
What is the job outlook for tire builders?
Employment is projected to change +2.3% from 2024 to 2034 (About as fast as average), with about 2,500 openings per year.