In California, tire builders earn $39,400 at the median, or about $18.94 an hour. The range runs from $36K at the entry level to $51K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of California. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Tire Builders salary percentiles in California: 10th percentile $35,750, 25th percentile $36,640, median $39,400, 75th percentile $47,730, 90th percentile $51,480. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level tire builders (10th percentile) start around $36K. Mid-career wages sit at $39K. Top earners bring in $51K or more, a $16K spread from bottom to top.
The median is $39,400 a year, that works out to about $19 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $35,750, and experienced tire builders can clear $51,480. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $39K enough to live in California?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,745/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $2,471/month, which eats 90% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a tire builders salary go in California?▼
California has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median tire builders salary is worth about $37,121 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do tire builders get paid the most?▼
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.
