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How much does a tool and die maker make in Grand Rapids?

$64,650a year

Median yearly pay for tool and die makers in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metro area. That is $31.08 an hour or $5,388 a month.

Hourly
$31.08
Vs. national median
+1%
Rank among cities
70 of 166
Jobs in the area
1,540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,220Median: $64,650Highest 10%: $89,970
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$46,220$22.22
25th$55,660$26.76
Median$64,650$31.08
75th$76,070$36.57
90th$89,970$43.25

Other cities in Michigan

Median yearly pay for tool and die makers.

Detroit, MI$73,120
Saginaw, MI$71,910
Jackson, MI$63,410
Traverse City, MI$63,260
Muskegon, MI$63,240
Battle Creek, MI$62,440
Kalamazoo, MI$61,940
South Bend, IN$61,760
Niles, MI$61,690
Ann Arbor, MI$61,250
Monroe, MI$60,840
Lansing, MI$59,970
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Related jobs in Grand Rapids

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$66,330
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$63,560
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$60,770
Engine and Other Machine Assembler$53,570
Jeweler and Precious Stone and Metal Worker$52,520
Machinist$50,110
Food and Tobacco Roasting$49,970
Separating$49,830
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$49,780
Welder$48,920
Salaries for every job in Grand Rapids, MI

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metro area is $31.08 ($64,650 a year).

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

Yes: $64,650 against $64,050 nationally, 1% more.

How does Grand Rapids compare with the rest of Michigan?

The median in Michigan is $65,590, so Grand Rapids pays 1% less.

Where does Grand Rapids rank for tool and die maker pay?

70 of 166 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $46,220 or less a year; the top 10% make $89,970 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.