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

$61,020a year

Median yearly pay for tool and die makers in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area. That is $29.34 an hour or $5,085 a month.

Hourly
$29.34
Vs. national median
-5%
Rank among cities
124 of 166
Jobs in the area
390
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,490Median: $61,020Highest 10%: $76,050
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$45,490$21.87
25th$49,750$23.92
Median$61,020$29.34
75th$70,370$33.83
90th$76,050$36.56

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
Youngstown, OH$60,570
Springfield, OH$60,220
Columbus, OH$59,350
Canton, OH$59,000
Mansfield, OH$58,710
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Related jobs in Dayton

Same field, median yearly pay.

Engine and Other Machine Assembler$76,480
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$72,090
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$71,600
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$68,080
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$61,530
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$61,050
Machinist$59,050
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$55,600
Welder$50,390
Prepress Technician and Worker$50,370
Salaries for every job in Dayton, OH

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area is $29.34 ($61,020 a year).

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

No: $61,020 against $64,050 nationally, 5% less.

How does Dayton compare with the rest of Ohio?

The median in Ohio is $62,280, so Dayton pays 2% less.

Where does Dayton rank for tool and die maker pay?

124 of 166 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $45,490 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,050 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.