Tire Builders Salary in Indianapolis, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $47,190 -15.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.69
10th percentile $38,550
90th percentile $55,410
Employed locally 90
National median $55,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,550
    25th
    $44,890
    50th (median)
    $47,190
    75th
    $50,000
    90th
    $55,410

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Tire Builders salary vs area income 61% Median Tire Builders salary is 39% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Tire Builders

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Oklahoma $66,710
    Virginia $66,530
    Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $63,060
    North Carolina $62,360
    Arizona $57,380
    Jackson, MS $55,380

    Nearby metros — Tire Builders salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Virginia $66,530
    Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $63,060
    North Carolina $62,360
    Fort Wayne, IN $51,170
    Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $50,320
    Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $49,840

    Related occupations in Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,680
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,350
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $73,970
    Machinists $47,640
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $44,830
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $59,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tire Builders make per hour in Indianapolis?

    The median hourly wage for Tire Builders in Indianapolis, IN is $22.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.64 or more per hour.

    Is Indianapolis above or below average for Tire Builders salaries?

    The median Tire Builders salary in Indianapolis, IN is 15.1% below 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Tire Builders (10th percentile) earn around $38,550 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,890.