Tire Builder Salary in Oklahoma (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Oklahoma Median
$45,830
per year
Hourly Rate
$22.03
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-20% vs US median
US median $57,390
State Rank
#14 of 20
state estimate

How much does a Tire Builder make in Oklahoma?

Tire Builders in Oklahoma take home a median of $45,830 annually — roughly $22.03 an hour — which runs 20% below the national median of $57,390.

Within Oklahoma, entry-level pay starts around $37,700 while the top 10% make $59,340 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $37,820 and $58,030 a year.

Tire Builder salary range in Oklahoma

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$37,700$18.13
25th percentile (early career)$37,820$18.18
50th percentile (median)$45,830$22.03
75th percentile (experienced)$58,030$27.90
90th percentile (top earners)$59,340$28.53

How Oklahoma compares

Oklahoma ranks 14th 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 Oklahoma

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 Oklahoma pay ($45,830) 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 Oklahoma?
The median Tire Builder salary in Oklahoma is $45,830 per year, or about $22.03 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $37,700 at the entry level to $59,340 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Oklahoma pay compare to the national average?
Oklahoma pays Tire Builders about 20% less than the national median of $57,390. Oklahoma ranks 14th out of 20 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Oklahoma a good state for Tire Builders?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $45,830 a year. 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 Oklahoma?
The highest-paying occupations in Oklahoma include Surgeon, All Other ($553,790), Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($530,070), Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($370,260), 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.