Tire Builder Salary in Florida (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Tire Builders in Florida, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Florida Median
$44,150
per year
Hourly Rate
$21.23
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-23% vs US median
US median $57,390
State Rank
#20 of 20
170 employed here

How much does a Tire Builder make in Florida?

Tire Builders in Florida take home a median of $44,150 annually — roughly $21.23 an hour — which runs 23% below the national median of $57,390.

Within Florida, entry-level pay starts around $38,360 while the top 10% make $75,490 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $40,020 and $66,670 a year.

Tire Builder salary range in Florida

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$38,360$18.44
25th percentile (early career)$40,020$19.24
50th percentile (median)$44,150$21.23
75th percentile (experienced)$66,670$32.05
90th percentile (top earners)$75,490$36.29

How Florida compares

Florida ranks 20th out of 20 states and territories for Tire Builder pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Tennessee$74,100
2North Carolina$63,950
3Illinois$59,830
4Ohio$56,370
5Texas$54,880

Working as a Tire Builder in Florida

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 Florida pay ($44,150) 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 Florida?
The median Tire Builder salary in Florida is $44,150 per year, or about $21.23 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $38,360 at the entry level to $75,490 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Florida pay compare to the national average?
Florida pays Tire Builders about 23% less than the national median of $57,390. Florida ranks 20th out of 20 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Florida a good state for Tire Builders?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $44,150 a year. About 170 Tire Builders are employed in Florida. 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 Florida?
The highest-paying occupations in Florida include Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($473,750), Anesthesiologist ($465,370), Surgeon, All Other ($429,990), 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.