California Median
$44,790
per year
Hourly Rate
$21.53
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-22% vs US median
US median $57,390
State Rank
#17 of 20
360 employed here
How much does a Tire Builder make in California?
Tire Builders in California take home a median of $44,790 annually — roughly $21.53 an hour — which runs 22% below the national median of $57,390.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $37,830 while the top 10% make $49,610 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $38,600 and $47,880 a year.
Tire Builder salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $37,830 | $18.19 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $38,600 | $18.56 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $44,790 | $21.53 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $47,880 | $23.02 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $49,610 | $23.85 |
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How California compares
California ranks 17th out of 20 states and territories for Tire Builder pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Tire Builder salary in other states
Tennessee $74,100North Carolina $63,950Illinois $59,830Ohio $56,370Texas $54,880Mississippi $53,050Indiana $51,170Iowa $50,600Connecticut $48,630Oregon $48,380New York $46,550Maryland $46,290Kentucky $46,010Oklahoma $45,830Arizona $45,770Pennsylvania $45,270Michigan $44,420Georgia $44,220Florida $44,150
Working as a Tire Builder in California
Nationally, about 21,000 people work as Tire Builders in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
Considering a move? Compare California pay ($44,790) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Tire Builder make in California?
The median Tire Builder salary in California is $44,790 per year, or about $21.53 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $37,830 at the entry level to $49,610 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Tire Builders about 22% less than the national median of $57,390. California ranks 17th out of 20 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Tire Builders?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $44,790 a year. About 360 Tire Builders are employed in California. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.