SOC 51-9197 · May 2025 · United States
Tire Builders
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Tire Builders across the United States is $57,390 per year, measured over 20,770 jobs. The highest state median is in Tennessee, at $74,100.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Tire Builders
Pay for this occupation varies by 67.8% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Tennessee pays $74,100 and Florida pays $44,150.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tennessee | $74,100 | 1,360 | |
| 2 | North Carolina | $63,950 | 3,750 | |
| 3 | Illinois | $59,830 | — | |
| 4 | Ohio | $56,370 | 780 | |
| 5 | Texas | $54,880 | 610 | |
| 6 | Mississippi | $53,050 | 710 | |
| 7 | Indiana | $51,170 | 1,320 | |
| 8 | Iowa | $50,600 | 510 | |
| 9 | Connecticut | $48,630 | 90 | |
| 10 | Oregon | $48,380 | 250 |
States with the most Tire Builders jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Carolina | 3,750 | $63,950 | |
| 2 | Tennessee | 1,360 | $74,100 | |
| 3 | Indiana | 1,320 | $51,170 | |
| 4 | Georgia | 940 | $44,220 | |
| 5 | Ohio | 780 | $56,370 | |
| 6 | Mississippi | 710 | $53,050 | |
| 7 | Texas | 610 | $54,880 | |
| 8 | New York | 530 | $46,550 | |
| 9 | Iowa | 510 | $50,600 | |
| 10 | California | 360 | $44,790 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Des Moines | $63,060 | 310 |
| 2 | Jackson | $55,380 | 130 |
| 3 | Fort Wayne | $51,170 | 720 |
| 4 | Charlotte | $48,690 | 280 |
| 5 | Indianapolis | $47,190 | 90 |
| 6 | Cincinnati | $46,810 | 150 |
| 7 | Portland | $44,600 | — |
| 8 | Atlanta | $44,570 | 740 |
| 9 | Burlington | $39,720 | 40 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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