In Missouri, tire builders earn $35,390 at the median, or about $17.02 an hour. The range runs from $30K at the entry level to $38K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Missouri. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Tire Builders salary percentiles in Missouri: 10th percentile $29,910, 25th percentile $29,910, median $35,390, 75th percentile $36,840, 90th percentile $38,200. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level tire builders (10th percentile) start around $30K. Mid-career wages sit at $35K. Top earners bring in $38K or more, a $8K spread from bottom to top.
The median is $35,390 a year, that works out to about $17 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $29,910, and experienced tire builders can clear $38,200. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $35K enough to live in Missouri?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,466/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,097/month, which eats 44.5% 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 Missouri?▼
Missouri 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 $39,777 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.
