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

$59,350a year

Median yearly pay for tool and die makers in the Columbus, OH metro area. That is $28.53 an hour or $4,946 a month.

Hourly
$28.53
Vs. national median
-7%
Rank among cities
140 of 166
Jobs in the area
310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,190Median: $59,350Highest 10%: $78,950
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$39,190$18.84
25th$46,120$22.17
Median$59,350$28.53
75th$71,350$34.30
90th$78,950$37.96

Other cities in Ohio

Median yearly pay for tool and die makers.

Lima, OH$84,730
Toledo, OH$66,630
Cincinnati, OH$64,270
Cleveland, OH$64,070
Akron, OH$61,440
Dayton, OH$61,020
Youngstown, OH$60,570
Springfield, OH$60,220
Canton, OH$59,000
Mansfield, OH$58,710
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Related jobs in Columbus

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$110,000
Power Distributor and Dispatcher$102,800
Gas Plant Operator$81,700
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$79,680
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$74,090
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$64,230
Etcher and Engraver$63,860
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$63,700
Extruding and Forming Machine Setter$61,440
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$60,260
Salaries for every job in Columbus, OH

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Columbus, OH metro area is $28.53 ($59,350 a year).

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

No: $59,350 against $64,050 nationally, 7% less.

How does Columbus compare with the rest of Ohio?

The median in Ohio is $62,280, so Columbus pays 5% less.

Where does Columbus rank for tool and die maker pay?

140 of 166 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $39,190 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,950 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.