SOC 51-9197 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Tire Builders — North Carolina
North Carolina · 2 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in North Carolina comes to $63,950 a year, ahead of the national median of $57,390 by 11.4%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in North Carolina comes to $63,950 a year, ahead of the national median of $57,390 by 11.4%. Pay ranges from under $47,750 at the tenth percentile to more than $79,740 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $51,420 to $64,380.
The area has 3,750 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 5.68 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. North Carolina ranks number 2nd out of 20 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Charlotte records the highest median at $48,690. Of the 745 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 265th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,750 | −16.8% |
| 25th | $51,420 | −10.4% |
| Median (50th) | $63,950 | +11.4% |
| 75th | $64,380 | +12.2% |
| 90th | $79,740 | +38.9% |
| Mean | $61,450 | +7.1% |
Highest-paying metro areas in North Carolina
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charlotte | $48,690 | 280 | |
| 2 | Burlington | $39,720 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in North Carolina run 5.7% below the national average, so the median of $63,950 goes as far as $67,815 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 18.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$63,950as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$67,815US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $63,950 a year, 11.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $47,750 to $79,740 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 3,750 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 2nd of 20 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Charlotte, at $48,690.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Tire Builders in North Carolina?
The median annual wage is $63,950, or $30.74 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $57,390, so pay in North Carolina is 11.4% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in North Carolina earns more than $79,740 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $47,750 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Charlotte, at $48,690 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 3,750 jobs in this occupation in North Carolina. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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