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

$62,440a year

Median yearly pay for tool and die makers in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area. That is $30.02 an hour or $5,203 a month.

Hourly
$30.02
Vs. national median
-3%
Rank among cities
103 of 166
Jobs in the area
450
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,340Median: $62,440Highest 10%: $92,260
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$41,340$19.88
25th$50,340$24.20
Median$62,440$30.02
75th$74,920$36.02
90th$92,260$44.36

Other cities in North Carolina

Median yearly pay for tool and die makers.

Virginia Beach, VA$64,050
Hickory, NC$63,230
Greensboro, NC$61,090
Asheville, NC$60,950
Raleigh, NC$60,590
Winston-Salem, NC$57,510
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Related jobs in Charlotte

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$132,000
Nuclear Power Reactor Operator$112,900
Power Distributor and Dispatcher$98,800
Gas Plant Operator$89,140
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$74,080
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$66,150
Jeweler and Precious Stone and Metal Worker$62,400
Metal-Refining Furnace Operator and Tender$61,780
Plant and System Operator$61,200
Coil Winder$60,380
Salaries for every job in Charlotte, NC

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area is $30.02 ($62,440 a year).

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

No: $62,440 against $64,050 nationally, 3% less.

How does Charlotte compare with the rest of North Carolina?

The median in North Carolina is $61,060, so Charlotte pays 2% more.

Where does Charlotte rank for tool and die maker pay?

103 of 166 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $41,340 or less a year; the top 10% make $92,260 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.