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

$78,960a year

Median yearly pay for tool and die makers in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT metro area. That is $37.96 an hour or $6,580 a month.

Hourly
$37.96
Vs. national median
+23%
Rank among cities
16 of 166
Jobs in the area
170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,290Median: $78,960Highest 10%: $103,300
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$52,290$25.14
25th$60,230$28.96
Median$78,960$37.96
75th$96,980$46.63
90th$103,300$49.67

Other cities in Connecticut

Median yearly pay for tool and die makers.

Norwich, CT$79,020
Hartford, CT$78,060
New Haven, CT$77,410
Waterbury, CT$76,420
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Related jobs in Bridgeport

Same field, median yearly pay.

Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$97,470
Power Plant Operator$95,780
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$87,880
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$82,990
Jeweler and Precious Stone and Metal Worker$82,200
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$81,810
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setter$66,980
Welder$63,440
Coating$63,360
Machinist$63,100
Salaries for every job in Bridgeport, CT

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT metro area is $37.96 ($78,960 a year).

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

Yes: $78,960 against $64,050 nationally, 23% more.

How does Bridgeport compare with the rest of Connecticut?

The median in Connecticut is $77,540, so Bridgeport pays 2% more.

Where does Bridgeport rank for tool and die maker pay?

16 of 166 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $52,290 or less a year; the top 10% make $103,300 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.