Tire Builders Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $63,060 +13.5% vs national
Median hourly $30.32
10th percentile $38,650
90th percentile $63,820
Employed locally 310
National median $55,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,650
    25th
    $50,600
    50th (median)
    $63,060
    75th
    $63,060
    90th
    $63,820

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Tire Builders salary vs area income 75% Median Tire Builders salary is 25% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Tire Builders

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Oklahoma $66,710
    Virginia $66,530
    North Carolina $62,360
    Arizona $57,380
    Jackson, MS $55,380
    Iowa $55,110

    Nearby metros — Tire Builders salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Virginia $66,530
    Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $50,320
    Indiana $48,740
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $48,690
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $47,190
    Georgia $45,460

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $43,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $69,590
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $49,200
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $50,950
    Butchers and Meat Cutters $36,140
    Bakers $36,460

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tire Builders make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Tire Builders in Des Moines, IA is $30.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.69 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Tire Builders salaries?

    The median Tire Builders salary in Des Moines, IA is 13.5% above the national median of $55,580. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Tire Builders in Des Moines?

    Entry-level Tire Builders (10th percentile) earn around $38,650 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,600.