Tire Builders Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $44,600 -19.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.44
10th percentile $44,600
90th percentile $66,670
National median $55,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,600
    25th
    $44,600
    50th (median)
    $44,600
    75th
    $55,430
    90th
    $66,670

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Tire Builders salary vs area income 47% Median Tire Builders salary is 53% 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
    North Carolina $62,360
    Fort Wayne, IN $51,170
    Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $50,320
    Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $49,840
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $48,690
    Oregon $47,200

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Semiconductor Processing Technicians $61,410
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $46,420
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $73,960
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $57,050
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $60,940
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $43,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tire Builders make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Tire Builders in Portland, OR-WA is $21.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.05 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Tire Builders salaries?

    The median Tire Builders salary in Portland, OR-WA is 19.8% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Tire Builders (10th percentile) earn around $44,600 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,600.