How much does a tool and die maker make in Buffalo?
$81,510a year
Median yearly pay for tool and die makers in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $39.19 an hour or $6,793 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.19
- Vs. national median
- +27%
- Rank among cities
- 10 of 166
- Jobs in the area
- 250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,410Median: $81,510Highest 10%: $94,730
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,410 | $24.24 | |
| 25th | $62,210 | $29.91 | |
| Median | $81,510 | $39.19 | |
| 75th | $92,990 | $44.71 | |
| 90th | $94,730 | $45.54 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for tool and die makers.
| Albany, NY | $87,240 |
| New York, NY | $76,380 |
| Syracuse, NY | $64,010 |
| Rochester, NY | $60,820 |
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Salaries for every job in Buffalo, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a tool and die maker make an hour in Buffalo?
The median hourly pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $39.19 ($81,510 a year).
Do tool and die makers make more in Buffalo than the national average?
Yes: $81,510 against $64,050 nationally, 27% more.
How does Buffalo compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $68,080, so Buffalo pays 20% more.
Where does Buffalo rank for tool and die maker pay?
10 of 166 metro areas with data.
How much does a tool and die maker make starting out in Buffalo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,410 or less a year; the top 10% make $94,730 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.