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Tire Builders Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Tire Builders make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$44,790
Median Annual Salary
▲
+13.7% vs 2024
$44,640
Mean Salary
$44,790
Median Salary
$21.53
Hourly Rate
360 people work as Tire Builders in California
Tire Builders salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Tire Builders in California earn a median salary of $44,790 per year ($3,732/month).
This is 11.7% below the national average of $50,713.
California ranks #17 out of 20 states for Tire Builders pay.
Approximately 360 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 13.7% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Tire Builders
Operate machines to build tires.
Top Skills
Operation and Control
3.25
Operations Monitoring
3.12
Active Listening
3.0
Critical Thinking
3.0
Monitoring
3.0
Key Knowledge Areas
Production and Processing
3.73
Administration and Management
3.39
Mechanical
3.23
English Language
2.85
Engineering and Technology
2.83
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(66.5% of workers)
Salaries for Tire Builders in California range from $37,830 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $49,610 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $38,600 and $47,880.
Median $44,790
P10: $37,830P25: $38,600P75: $47,880P90: $49,610
10th
$37,830
25th
$38,600
Median
$44,790
75th
$47,880
90th
$49,610
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$37,830
$18.19
$3,152
25th Percentile
$38,600
$18.56
$3,216
Median (50th)
$44,790
$21.53
$3,732
75th Percentile
$47,880
$23.02
$3,990
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$49,610
$23.85
$4,134
Note: The mean (average) salary of $44,640 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
The median annual salary for Tire Builders in California is $44,790 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $44,640.
What is the salary range for a Tire Builders in California?
Salaries for Tire Builders in California range from $37,830 at the 10th percentile to $49,610 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $38,600 and $47,880.
What is the starting salary for a Tire Builders in California?
Entry-level Tire Builders positions in California typically start around $37,830 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $38,600 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Tire Builders in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 360 people are employed as Tire Builders in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Tire Builders in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Tire Builders in California is approximately $21.53 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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