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How much does a tool and die maker make in Asheville?

$60,950a year

Median yearly pay for tool and die makers in the Asheville, NC metro area. That is $29.30 an hour or $5,079 a month.

Hourly
$29.30
Vs. national median
-5%
Rank among cities
125 of 166
Jobs in the area
130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,300Median: $60,950Highest 10%: $82,950
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$48,300$23.22
25th$52,140$25.07
Median$60,950$29.30
75th$71,760$34.50
90th$82,950$39.88

Other cities in North Carolina

Median yearly pay for tool and die makers.

Virginia Beach, VA$64,050
Hickory, NC$63,230
Charlotte, NC$62,440
Greensboro, NC$61,090
Raleigh, NC$60,590
Winston-Salem, NC$57,510
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Related jobs in Asheville

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$70,470
Jeweler and Precious Stone and Metal Worker$53,450
Machinist$53,110
Welder$52,540
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setter$50,880
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$50,740
Dental Laboratory Technician$50,440
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$50,440
Grinding$50,400
Separating$50,310
Salaries for every job in Asheville, NC

Frequently asked questions

How much does a tool and die maker make an hour in Asheville?

The median hourly pay in the Asheville, NC metro area is $29.30 ($60,950 a year).

Do tool and die makers make more in Asheville than the national average?

No: $60,950 against $64,050 nationally, 5% less.

How does Asheville compare with the rest of North Carolina?

The median in North Carolina is $61,060, so Asheville pays 0% more.

Where does Asheville rank for tool and die maker pay?

125 of 166 metro areas with data.

How much does a tool and die maker make starting out in Asheville?

The lowest-paid 10% make $48,300 or less a year; the top 10% make $82,950 or more.

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.