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

$63,740a year

Median yearly pay for tool and die makers in the Erie, PA metro area. That is $30.64 an hour or $5,312 a month.

Hourly
$30.64
Vs. national median
+0%
Rank among cities
84 of 166
Jobs in the area
230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,760Median: $63,740Highest 10%: $72,890
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$40,760$19.60
25th$48,020$23.09
Median$63,740$30.64
75th$70,780$34.03
90th$72,890$35.04

Other cities in Pennsylvania

Median yearly pay for tool and die makers.

Philadelphia, PA$74,070
York, PA$66,320
Reading, PA$65,440
Harrisburg, PA$64,920
Scranton, PA$64,530
Pittsburgh, PA$61,160
Lancaster, PA$60,280
Allentown, PA$53,720
Williamsport, PA$49,910
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Related jobs in Erie

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$62,130
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$59,180
Forging Machine Setter$55,250
Machinist$55,120
Welder$49,180
Heat Treating Equipment Setter$48,120
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$47,670
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$47,210
Foundry Mold and Coremaker$46,290
Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter$45,420
Salaries for every job in Erie, PA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Erie, PA metro area is $30.64 ($63,740 a year).

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

Yes: $63,740 against $64,050 nationally, 0% more.

How does Erie compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?

The median in Pennsylvania is $61,160, so Erie pays 4% more.

Where does Erie rank for tool and die maker pay?

84 of 166 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $40,760 or less a year; the top 10% make $72,890 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.