Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Base salary plus target annual bonus. Target bonus opportunity scales with role level, so a higher base carries a higher target percentage.
Base salary
$59,000
National baseline
Target bonus
$5,500
9.4% of base
Total target cash
$64,500
Base plus target bonus
Bonus percentiles:25th$3,50050th$5,50075th$9,000
Long-term incentive is not shown for this role. Equity awards are only disclosed publicly for the named executive officers of public companies, so no market figure exists for most jobs. See executive pay disclosures.
About this role
Tire Builder is a professional role within the function in the Production job family.
Typical entry preparation: High School Diploma and up to 1 year of related work experience, per O*NET occupational data. Advancement typically requires additional years in role.
Build semi-raw rubber treads onto buffed tire casings to prepare tires for vulcanization in recapping or retreading processes.
Trim excess rubber and imperfections during retreading processes.
Fill cuts and holes in tires, using hot rubber.
Place tires into molds for new tread.
Fit inner tubes and final layers of rubber onto tires.
Top skills:Operation and ControlOperations MonitoringMonitoringCritical ThinkingActive ListeningTime Management
Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).
Tire Builder pay by experience level
Entry level$41,500
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$49,500
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$59,500
Mid-career median pay
Senior$66,500
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$77,500
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+2.3%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
2,500
projected openings per year
Growing slower than average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Tire Builder salary by industry
Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing
19,730 workers
$60,000
Rubber Product Manufacturing
19,730 workers
$60,000
Administrative and Support Services
250 workers
$39,000
Employment Services
250 workers
$39,000
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
120 workers
$44,000
Motor Vehicle and Motor Vehicle Parts and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
110 workers
$43,000
Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers$45,500
Automotive Parts, Accessories, and Tire Retailers$45,500
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
Typical duties and FLSA status
Core duties
Build semi-raw rubber treads onto buffed tire casings to prepare tires for vulcanization in recapping or retreading processes.
Trim excess rubber and imperfections during retreading processes.
Fill cuts and holes in tires, using hot rubber.
Place tires into molds for new tread.
Fit inner tubes and final layers of rubber onto tires.
FLSA classification (typical)
Typically Non-exempt · Service, trades, or production work
Occupations in this SOC group are typically classified as Non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay under FLSA rules. Actual classification depends on the specific job duties, salary basis, and any applicable state or local rules. The current federal salary threshold for exemption is $684 per week ($35,568 per year), per the 2020 Department of Labor rule; the 2024 rule that would have raised the threshold was struck down by federal court in November 2024.
How this role compares
Tire Builder pays 5% above the average across 112 roles in the Production job family (family average $56,000).
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