Tire Builders Salary by State
The national median pay for tire builders is $57,390 a year. By state, it ranges from $44,150 in Florida to $74,100 in Tennessee.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $40,150
- 25th percentile
- $47,900
- Median
- $57,390
- 75th percentile
- $64,380
- Top 10%
- $74,680
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 20,770 jobs.
Median pay in 20 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tennessee | $74,100 | +29% | $45,560 | $82,190 | 1,360 |
| 2 | North Carolina | $63,950 | +11% | $47,750 | $79,740 | 3,750 |
| 3 | Illinois | $59,830 | +4% | $59,680 | $70,270 | Not published |
| 4 | Ohio | $56,370 | −2% | $40,370 | $75,210 | 780 |
| 5 | Texas | $54,880 | −4% | $46,070 | $58,910 | 610 |
| 6 | Mississippi | $53,050 | −8% | $44,480 | $55,380 | 710 |
| 7 | Indiana | $51,170 | −11% | $40,590 | $58,470 | 1,320 |
| 8 | Iowa | $50,600 | −12% | $38,650 | $63,820 | 510 |
| 9 | Connecticut | $48,630 | −15% | $38,910 | $65,940 | 90 |
| 10 | Oregon | $48,380 | −16% | $39,440 | $57,360 | 250 |
| 11 | New York | $46,550 | −19% | $38,550 | $47,470 | 530 |
| 12 | Maryland | $46,290 | −19% | $37,320 | $72,820 | 60 |
| 13 | Kentucky | $46,010 | −20% | $32,050 | $55,020 | 270 |
| 14 | Oklahoma | $45,830 | −20% | $37,700 | $59,340 | Not published |
| 15 | Arizona | $45,770 | −20% | $38,510 | $64,900 | 130 |
| 16 | Pennsylvania | $45,270 | −21% | $37,550 | $49,450 | 360 |
| 17 | California | $44,790 | −22% | $37,830 | $49,610 | 360 |
| 18 | Michigan | $44,420 | −23% | $39,140 | $53,920 | 80 |
| 19 | Georgia | $44,220 | −23% | $35,970 | $49,560 | 940 |
| 20 | Florida | $44,150 | −23% | $38,360 | $75,490 | 170 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Tire Builders salary questions
Which state pays tire builders the most?
Tennessee, with a median of $74,100 a year (+29% vs. the national median of $57,390). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays tire builders the least?
Florida, with a median of $44,150 a year (−23% vs. national).
Where do most tire builders work?
North Carolina has the most jobs, about 3,750, with a median of $63,950.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.