Tire Builder Salary in Maryland (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Maryland Median
$46,290
per year
Hourly Rate
$22.25
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-19% vs US median
US median $57,390
State Rank
#12 of 20
60 employed here

How much does a Tire Builder make in Maryland?

Tire Builders in Maryland take home a median of $46,290 annually — roughly $22.25 an hour — which runs 19% below the national median of $57,390.

Within Maryland, entry-level pay starts around $37,320 while the top 10% make $72,820 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $39,620 and $55,640 a year.

Tire Builder salary range in Maryland

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$37,320$17.94
25th percentile (early career)$39,620$19.05
50th percentile (median)$46,290$22.25
75th percentile (experienced)$55,640$26.75
90th percentile (top earners)$72,820$35.01

How Maryland compares

Maryland ranks 12th 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 Maryland

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 Maryland pay ($46,290) 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 Maryland?
The median Tire Builder salary in Maryland is $46,290 per year, or about $22.25 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $37,320 at the entry level to $72,820 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Maryland pay compare to the national average?
Maryland pays Tire Builders about 19% less than the national median of $57,390. Maryland ranks 12th out of 20 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Maryland a good state for Tire Builders?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $46,290 a year. About 60 Tire Builders are employed in Maryland. 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 Maryland?
The highest-paying occupations in Maryland include Radiologist ($581,510), Emergency Medicine Physician ($451,620), Dermatologist ($442,210), 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.