The average salary for a tire builder in the United States is $53,930, but the range typically falls between $46,280 and $62,330. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $25.93, with a range between $22.25 and $29.97.
There are approximately 20,660 people employed as a tire builder in the United States. With South Carolina, North Carolina, Illinois employing the highest number of tire builders.The state with the best pay for a tire builder is Indiana, with an average annual salary of $57,830, while Utah has the lowest average annual salary of $33,690.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $37,940 | $18.24 |
| 25th Percentile | $46,280 | $22.25 |
| Median | $54,080 | $26 |
| 75th Percentile | $62,330 | $29.97 |
| 90th Percentile | $66,700 | $32.07 |
The salary of a tire builder can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a tire builder in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for tire builders are Indiana, Virginia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee while the worst states are Utah, Texas, Missouri, Maryland, Ohio.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $40,150 | $47,010 | $52,000 |
| Georgia | $35,900 | $44,870 | $58,800 |
| Illinois | $37,940 | $50,900 | $62,940 |
| Indiana | $38,210 | $57,830 | $74,050 |
| Kentucky | $27,790 | $38,840 | $46,680 |
| Maine | $36,450 | $39,000 | $44,760 |
| Maryland | $31,200 | $37,020 | $46,720 |
| Michigan | $36,210 | $39,680 | $45,120 |
| Mississippi | $40,780 | $46,640 | $48,720 |
| Missouri | $28,640 | $34,800 | $37,860 |
| North Carolina | $47,430 | $58,750 | $73,540 |
| Ohio | $31,780 | $41,420 | $64,300 |
| Oregon | $36,370 | $44,110 | $50,450 |
| Pennsylvania | $32,350 | $40,050 | $44,980 |
| South Carolina | $45,610 | $54,970 | $62,310 |
| South Dakota | $36,300 | $40,460 | $47,400 |
| Tennessee | $39,870 | $53,580 | $63,430 |
| Texas | $28,260 | $35,370 | $43,300 |
| Utah | $29,820 | $33,690 | $44,460 |
| Virginia | $41,530 | $57,990 | $63,060 |
Even between cities, the salary of a tire builder can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for tire builders is Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin area, SC with an average salary of $55,800.The city with the lowest average salary for tire builders is South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area, KY with an average salary of $33,030.
Areas with highest average salaries for tire builders
Areas with lowest average salaries for tire builders
The number of tire builders in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of tire builders has increased by 1,840. On average, the number of tire builders has been increasing by 2.4% each year. The salary of tire builders has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of tire builders has increased by $7,950. On average, the salary of tire builders has been increasing by 4.3% each year.
Tire Builders are part of the production occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for tire builders compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all production occupations jobs here.
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