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

$77,620a year

Median yearly pay for tool and die makers in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $37.32 an hour or $6,468 a month.

Hourly
$37.32
Vs. national median
+21%
Rank among cities
21 of 166
Jobs in the area
370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,020Median: $77,620Highest 10%: $100,600
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$49,020$23.57
25th$58,000$27.88
Median$77,620$37.32
75th$91,350$43.92
90th$100,600$48.35

Other cities in Massachusetts

Median yearly pay for tool and die makers.

Providence, RI$64,270
Springfield, MA$62,620
Worcester, MA$61,770
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Power Plant Operator$103,900
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Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$83,950
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$82,660
Chemical Plant and System Operator$82,170
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setter$79,120
Dental Laboratory Technician$75,480
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$73,330
Salaries for every job in Boston, MA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $37.32 ($77,620 a year).

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

Yes: $77,620 against $64,050 nationally, 21% more.

How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?

The median in Massachusetts is $67,230, so Boston pays 15% more.

Where does Boston rank for tool and die maker pay?

21 of 166 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $49,020 or less a year; the top 10% make $100,600 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.