Tire Builder Salary in Oregon (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Oregon Median
$48,380
per year
Hourly Rate
$23.26
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-16% vs US median
US median $57,390
State Rank
#10 of 20
250 employed here

How much does a Tire Builder make in Oregon?

A Tire Builder working in Oregon earns a median salary of $48,380 per year, or about $23.26 per hour. That is 16% below the national median of $57,390 for this occupation.

Within Oregon, entry-level pay starts around $39,440 while the top 10% make $57,360 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $44,600 and $48,380 a year.

Tire Builder salary range in Oregon

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$39,440$18.96
25th percentile (early career)$44,600$21.44
50th percentile (median)$48,380$23.26
75th percentile (experienced)$48,380$23.26
90th percentile (top earners)$57,360$27.58

How Oregon compares

Oregon ranks 10th 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 Oregon

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 Oregon pay ($48,380) 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 Oregon?
The median Tire Builder salary in Oregon is $48,380 per year, or about $23.26 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $39,440 at the entry level to $57,360 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Oregon pay compare to the national average?
Oregon pays Tire Builders about 16% less than the national median of $57,390. Oregon ranks 10th out of 20 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Oregon a good state for Tire Builders?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $48,380 a year. About 250 Tire Builders are employed in Oregon. 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 Oregon?
The highest-paying occupations in Oregon include Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($395,340), Physician, All Other ($347,180), Chief Executive ($341,630), 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.