Tire Builder Salary
Tire Builders earn a median $57,390 a year nationally. Production Occupations
What tire builders do
Operate machines to build tires.
- Typical education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Moderate-term on-the-job training
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +0.8% (slower than average)
- Openings per year
- 1,900
Employment of tire builders is projected to grow 0.8% from 2025 to 2035, slower than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 1,900 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Tire Builder take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
- Federal income tax$4,707
- Social Security (6.2%)$3,558
- Medicare (1.45%)$832
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$48,293
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $40,150 | $19.30 | $34,441 |
| 25th percentile | $47,900 | $23.03 | $40,668 |
| Median (50th) | $57,390 | $27.59 | $48,293 |
| 75th percentile | $64,380 | $30.95 | $53,909 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $74,680 | $35.90 | $61,367 |
Tire Builder salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | $74,100 | +71.9% | $60,959 | $45,560 – $82,190 | 1,360 |
| North Carolina | $63,950 | +2.5% | $51,521 | $47,750 – $79,740 | 3,750 |
| Illinois | $59,830 | — | $47,437 | $59,680 – $70,270 | — |
| Ohio | $56,370 | +3.2% | $46,705 | $40,370 – $75,210 | 780 |
| Texas | $54,880 | — | $46,276 | $46,070 – $58,910 | 610 |
| Mississippi | $53,050 | +3.2% | $43,416 | $44,480 – $55,380 | 710 |
| Indiana | $51,170 | +5.0% | $41,815 | $40,590 – $58,470 | 1,320 |
| Iowa | $50,600 | −8.2% | $41,566 | $38,650 – $63,820 | 510 |
| Connecticut | $48,630 | +5.0% | $39,991 | $38,910 – $65,940 | 90 |
| Oregon | $48,380 | +2.5% | $37,650 | $39,440 – $57,360 | 250 |
| New York | $46,550 | — | $37,666 | $38,550 – $47,470 | 530 |
| Maryland | $46,290 | +8.3% | $37,539 | $37,320 – $72,820 | 60 |
| Kentucky | $46,010 | +1.9% | $37,656 | $32,050 – $55,020 | 270 |
| Oklahoma | $45,830 | −31.3% | $37,488 | $37,700 – $59,340 | — |
| Arizona | $45,770 | −20.2% | $38,021 | $38,510 – $64,900 | 130 |
| Pennsylvania | $45,270 | +3.3% | $37,165 | $37,550 – $49,450 | 360 |
| California | $44,790 | +13.7% | $36,806 | $37,830 – $49,610 | 360 |
| Michigan | $44,420 | +12.5% | $36,234 | $39,140 – $53,920 | 80 |
| Georgia | $44,220 | −2.7% | $36,039 | $35,970 – $49,560 | 940 |
| Florida | $44,150 | +0.3% | $37,655 | $38,360 – $75,490 | 170 |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | $50,270 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.6% |
| Adhesive Bonding Machine Operator and Tender | $46,460 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.3% |
| Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic | $46,170 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders | $43,530 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Etcher and Engraver | $43,310 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operator and Tender | $41,330 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.9% |
| Production Workers, All Other | $40,110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| Helpers--Production Worker | $39,070 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.2% |
| Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender | $58,040 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.6% |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a tire builder make?
The national median salary for tire builders is $57,390 a year ($27.59 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,150 and the top 10% earn over $74,680. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays tire builders the most?
Tennessee has the highest median pay at $74,100.
How many tire builders are there in the U.S.?
About 20,770 people work as tire builders nationwide.