How much does a tool and die maker make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $30.79 an hour or $5,338 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.79
- Average (mean)
- $66,860
- Jobs
- 56,930
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,680 | $21.48 | |
| 25th | $51,490 | $24.75 | |
| Median | $64,050 | $30.79 | |
| 75th | $78,770 | $37.87 | |
| 90th | $92,680 | $44.56 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Washington | $109,400 |
| Kansas | $83,890 |
| Maine | $79,910 |
| Connecticut | $77,540 |
| California | $77,030 |
| New Jersey | $74,460 |
| Oregon | $73,930 |
| North Dakota | $73,130 |
| Minnesota | $71,020 |
| New Hampshire | $69,910 |
| Vermont | $69,300 |
| Nebraska | $69,150 |
| Wisconsin | $68,120 |
| New York | $68,080 |
| Indiana | $68,050 |
| Massachusetts | $67,230 |
| Kentucky | $66,570 |
| Oklahoma | $65,870 |
| Michigan | $65,590 |
| South Carolina | $65,250 |
| Iowa | $65,000 |
| Alabama | $64,800 |
| Virginia | $64,050 |
| Florida | $63,890 |
| Colorado | $63,800 |
| Rhode Island | $63,430 |
| Ohio | $62,280 |
| Nevada | $61,350 |
| Illinois | $61,170 |
| Pennsylvania | $61,160 |
| North Carolina | $61,060 |
| Missouri | $60,810 |
| Tennessee | $60,760 |
| Georgia | $60,020 |
| South Dakota | $59,770 |
| Arizona | $59,140 |
| Maryland | $58,110 |
| Mississippi | $57,980 |
| Idaho | $57,800 |
| Arkansas | $56,840 |
| Utah | $56,740 |
| Texas | $55,470 |
| New Mexico | $47,960 |
| Louisiana | $46,950 |
| West Virginia | $46,190 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Seattle, WA | $116,900 |
| San Francisco, CA | $97,560 |
| Albany, NY | $87,240 |
| Kansas City, MO | $85,740 |
| San Diego, CA | $85,010 |
| Lima, OH | $84,730 |
| Wichita, KS | $83,890 |
| Lexington, KY | $83,510 |
| Stockton, CA | $82,820 |
| Buffalo, NY | $81,510 |
| Lafayette, IN | $80,060 |
| Lincoln, NE | $80,030 |
| Portland, ME | $79,910 |
| Ogden, UT | $79,480 |
| Norwich, CT | $79,020 |
In other countries
Tool and Die Maker belongs to the international group "Toolmakers and related workers".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Welder$53,750
- Welding$47,920
- Heat Treating Equipment Setter$48,750
- Layout Worker$63,870
- Plating Machine Setter$43,960
- Tool Grinder$50,060
- Metal Worker and Plastic Worker$45,950
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tool and die maker make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $30.79 ($64,050 a year).
How much does a tool and die maker make a month?
About $5,338 a month before tax, based on a median of $64,050 a year.
How much does a tool and die maker make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,680 or less a year ($21.48 an hour); the top 10% make $92,680 or more.
Which state pays tool and die makers the most?
Washington, with a median of $109,400 a year, followed by Kansas ($83,890) and Maine ($79,910).
Which city pays tool and die makers the most?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, with a median of $116,900 a year.
How many tool and die makers are there in the United States?
About 56,930 people work as tool and die makers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.