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

$70,620a year

Median yearly pay for tool and die makers in the Columbia, SC metro area. That is $33.95 an hour or $5,885 a month.

Hourly
$33.95
Vs. national median
+10%
Rank among cities
41 of 166
Jobs in the area
110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,100Median: $70,620Highest 10%: $88,360
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$48,100$23.13
25th$58,240$28.00
Median$70,620$33.95
75th$83,850$40.31
90th$88,360$42.48

Other cities in South Carolina

Median yearly pay for tool and die makers.

Charleston, SC$74,320
Greenville, SC$67,830
Charlotte, NC$62,440
Spartanburg, SC$61,420
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Related jobs in Columbia

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Distributor and Dispatcher$101,000
Power Plant Operator$79,600
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$76,420
Machinist$59,570
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$57,870
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setter$56,430
Molding$55,670
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$55,070
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$51,530
Paper Goods Machine Setter$51,010
Salaries for every job in Columbia, SC

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Columbia, SC metro area is $33.95 ($70,620 a year).

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

Yes: $70,620 against $64,050 nationally, 10% more.

How does Columbia compare with the rest of South Carolina?

The median in South Carolina is $65,250, so Columbia pays 8% more.

Where does Columbia rank for tool and die maker pay?

41 of 166 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $48,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $88,360 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.