SOC 51-9197 · Production Occupations
Tire Builders wages by metro
National median annual wage
$57,390
- 10th percentile
- $40,150
- 25th percentile
- $47,900
- Median
- $57,390
- 75th percentile
- $64,380
- 90th percentile
- $74,680
- Mean
- $57,160
Annual wage from the May 2025 OEWS estimates.
National employment in May 2025: 20,770.
That median is 12.6% higher than the all-occupations national median of $50,980.
The metro and state figures below are the same May 2025 release. A blank wage means BLS did not publish it. See when a wage is not published.
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Highest published medians
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | 310 | $38,650 | $63,060 | $63,820 |
| Jackson, MS | 130 | $48,230 | $55,380 | $55,380 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | 720 | $51,170 | $51,170 | $58,470 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | 280 | $37,160 | $48,690 | $57,350 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | 90 | $38,550 | $47,190 | $55,410 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | 150 | $39,740 | $46,810 | $49,720 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | Not available | $44,600 | $44,600 | $66,670 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 740 | $36,680 | $44,570 | $49,080 |
| Burlington, NC | 40 | $38,830 | $39,720 | $46,990 |
Where employment is largest
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 740 | $36,680 | $44,570 | $49,080 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | 720 | $51,170 | $51,170 | $58,470 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | 310 | $38,650 | $63,060 | $63,820 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | 280 | $37,160 | $48,690 | $57,350 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | 150 | $39,740 | $46,810 | $49,720 |
| Jackson, MS | 130 | $48,230 | $55,380 | $55,380 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | 90 | $38,550 | $47,190 | $55,410 |
| Burlington, NC | 40 | $38,830 | $39,720 | $46,990 |
States and territories
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 1,360 | $45,560 | $74,100 | $82,190 |
| North Carolina | 3,750 | $47,750 | $63,950 | $79,740 |
| Illinois | Not available | $59,680 | $59,830 | $70,270 |
| Ohio | 780 | $40,370 | $56,370 | $75,210 |
| Texas | 610 | $46,070 | $54,880 | $58,910 |
| Mississippi | 710 | $44,480 | $53,050 | $55,380 |
| Indiana | 1,320 | $40,590 | $51,170 | $58,470 |
| Iowa | 510 | $38,650 | $50,600 | $63,820 |
| Connecticut | 90 | $38,910 | $48,630 | $65,940 |
| Oregon | 250 | $39,440 | $48,380 | $57,360 |
| New York | 530 | $38,550 | $46,550 | $47,470 |
| Maryland | 60 | $37,320 | $46,290 | $72,820 |
| Kentucky | 270 | $32,050 | $46,010 | $55,020 |
| Oklahoma | Not available | $37,700 | $45,830 | $59,340 |
| Arizona | 130 | $38,510 | $45,770 | $64,900 |
| Pennsylvania | 360 | $37,550 | $45,270 | $49,450 |
| California | 360 | $37,830 | $44,790 | $49,610 |
| Michigan | 80 | $39,140 | $44,420 | $53,920 |
| Georgia | 940 | $35,970 | $44,220 | $49,560 |
| Florida | 170 | $38,360 | $44,150 | $75,490 |
Other production occupations
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders
- Machinists
- Production Workers, All Other
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers
Questions this page answers
What is the national median wage for Tire Builders?
In the May 2025 OEWS estimates, the national median annual wage for Tire Builders is $57,390. Employment is 20,770.
How does Tire Builders pay compare with all occupations?
The national median for Tire Builders is 12.6% higher than the all-occupations median of $50,980.
Which metro has the highest published median for Tire Builders?
Among metros with a published annual median in the May 2025 tables, Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA is highest on this page's list at $63,060.