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How to become tire builderseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

United States Manufacturing & Repair Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$57,390
25th–75th pct. $47,900–$64,380
Top pay (est.)
$97,100
Top 10% $74,680
Pay in 5 years
$66,400est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$76,800est.
$66,000–$89,100
Outlook score
44/100
★★☆☆☆ Below average
AI replacement risk
35%
Low
Job growth (10 yr)
+0.8%
1,900 openings / yr

How to become tire builders

Typical education
High school diploma or equivalent
BLS
Related experience
None
On-the-job training
Moderate-term on-the-job training

A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.

Skills, education and requirements for Tire Builders

Key skills

Operations Monitoring
3.4
Operation and Control
3.1
Monitoring
2.9
Active Listening
2.6
Critical Thinking
2.5
Speaking
2.2
Time Management
2.2
Quality Control Analysis
2.1

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Mechanical
4.1
Production and Processing
3.6
Engineering and Technology
2.8
Administration and Management
2.8
Education and Training
2.8
English Language
2.7
Public Safety and Security
2.5
Administrative
2.2

What the work involves

Handling and Moving ObjectsControlling Machines and ProcessesPerforming General Physical ActivitiesMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsRepairing and Maintaining Mechanical EquipmentInspecting Equipment, Structures, or MaterialsOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkIdentifying Objects, Actions, and Events

Important abilities

Control PrecisionMultilimb CoordinationManual DexterityExtent FlexibilityReaction TimeTrunk Strength

Education of workers

High school diploma
66%
Less than high school
26%
Post-secondary certificate
7%

Training before entry

1–3 months
36%
1–2 years
16%
Up to 1 month
15%
None / short demo
12%
3–6 months
9%
2–4 years
7%
6–12 months
4%

Related work experience

None
55%
1–2 years
23%
Up to 1 month
10%
1–3 months
7%
3–6 months
4%

Job Zone 2 — some preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★☆☆☆☆ Easy to enter (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Career path and how to earn more as tire builders

Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.