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Tire Builders is a notable career in the 51 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Tire Builders against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 51-9197 |
| title | Tire Builders |
| onet code | 51-9197.00 |
| description | Operate machines to build tires. |
| job zone | 2 |
| major group | 51 |
| tot emp | 20,970 |
| a mean | 56,230 |
| a median | 55,580 |
| a pct10 | 39,990 |
| a pct25 | 48,740 |
| a pct75 | 65,410 |
| a pct90 | 70,250 |
| h mean | 27 |
| h median | 26 |
The day-to-day work of a tire builders typically centers on build semi-raw rubber treads onto buffed tire casings to prepare tires for vulcanization in recapping or retreading processes. 3 of these 8 tasks are Core O*NET duties; the remainder are common supplemental work. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Operation and Control, Operations Monitoring, and Monitoring. Across the top 5 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.07 out of 5 — moderately weighted for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Among working tire builders, the most common entry qualification is a High School Diploma (66.5%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 1% of incumbents. Most workers enter without a four-year degree, making this a relatively accessible career path.
Median annual pay is highest in Oklahoma at $66,710 and lowest in Missouri at $35,390 — a 1.9× spread. The top five states (Oklahoma, Virginia, North Carolina, Arizona, Iowa) average $61,618. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | $66,710 | $62,650 | $52,560 | $67,350 | 1,870 |
| Virginia | $66,530 | $61,640 | $57,040 | $69,120 | 590 |
| North Carolina | $62,360 | $60,990 | $49,390 | $77,290 | 3,490 |
| Arizona | $57,380 | $56,300 | $57,380 | $57,390 | — |
| Iowa | $55,110 | $54,270 | $38,360 | $68,840 | 770 |
| Ohio | $54,600 | $51,030 | $37,210 | $56,950 | 790 |
| Mississippi | $51,390 | $50,470 | $43,080 | $55,590 | 810 |
| Indiana | $48,740 | $56,160 | $39,610 | $78,120 | 940 |
| Oregon | $47,200 | $47,110 | $36,550 | $53,390 | 90 |
| Connecticut | $46,310 | $45,970 | $38,740 | $53,870 | 130 |
| Georgia | $45,460 | $45,230 | $35,460 | $55,230 | 1,040 |
| Kentucky | $45,150 | $43,480 | $31,380 | $53,840 | 320 |
| Florida | $44,010 | $44,000 | $37,690 | $53,530 | 230 |
| Pennsylvania | $43,810 | $43,150 | $35,500 | $48,630 | 330 |
| Tennessee | $43,110 | $42,640 | $36,640 | $48,680 | 250 |
| Maryland | $42,740 | $42,480 | $36,480 | $54,050 | 80 |
| Michigan | $39,500 | $40,280 | $37,720 | $45,490 | 110 |
| California | $39,400 | $42,200 | $35,750 | $51,480 | 360 |
| Missouri | $35,390 | $34,260 | $29,910 | $38,200 | 50 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for tire builders. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Automobile Tire Builder (Auto Tire Builder) or Automobile Tire Recapper (Auto Tire Recapper) frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
This data helps you understand how Tire Builders compares to others in the 51 category. Use it to make informed decisions based on verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0.
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