How much does a patternmaker make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $27.88 an hour or $4,833 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.88
- Average (mean)
- $60,610
- Jobs
- 1,470
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,460 | $20.41 | |
| 25th | $49,070 | $23.59 | |
| Median | $58,000 | $27.88 | |
| 75th | $69,960 | $33.63 | |
| 90th | $82,590 | $39.71 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Ohio | $97,690 |
| Minnesota | $74,900 |
| Massachusetts | $65,210 |
| Iowa | $63,420 |
| Alabama | $62,290 |
| Washington | $59,800 |
| Indiana | $54,740 |
| Pennsylvania | $54,150 |
| Michigan | $53,780 |
| Wisconsin | $52,150 |
| Texas | $49,390 |
| North Carolina | $47,050 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $74,900 |
| Birmingham, AL | $62,390 |
| Allentown, PA | $54,980 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $49,070 |
| Detroit, MI | $48,790 |
In other countries
Patternmaker belongs to the international group "Toolmakers and related workers".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setter$47,720
- Forging Machine Setter$49,030
- Rolling Machine Setter$50,140
- Cutting$46,330
- Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setter$49,080
- Grinding$46,550
- Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setter$50,620
- Milling and Planing Machine Setter$52,800
- Machinist$58,750
- Metal-Refining Furnace Operator and Tender$54,430
Frequently asked questions
How much does a patternmaker make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $27.88 ($58,000 a year).
How much does a patternmaker make a month?
About $4,833 a month before tax, based on a median of $58,000 a year.
How much does a patternmaker make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,460 or less a year ($20.41 an hour); the top 10% make $82,590 or more.
Which state pays patternmakers the most?
Ohio, with a median of $97,690 a year, followed by Minnesota ($74,900) and Massachusetts ($65,210).
Which city pays patternmakers the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $74,900 a year.
How many patternmakers are there in the United States?
About 1,470 people work as patternmakers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.