Tire Builders pay in Iowa

In Iowa, the median pay for tire builders is $24.33 an hour ($50,600 a year). About 510 people work in this job there.

$24.33Median hourly pay
$44,450–$63,060Middle half of workers, yearly
510People in this job in Iowa

That is 12% lower than the U.S. median ($57,390). Iowa ranks 8th of 20 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for tire builders in Iowa

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$18.58$38,650
25% of workers$21.37$44,450
Half of workers (median)$24.33$50,600
75% of workers$30.32$63,060
90% of workers$30.69$63,820

Tire Builders pay in Iowa metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Des Moines-West Des Moines$63,060310

Iowa unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for tire builders

  • Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: +0.8% over ten years, little or no change · about 1,900 openings a year (BLS)

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Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$51,360
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Other job titles for this job

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.