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

$78,060a year

Median yearly pay for tool and die makers in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT metro area. That is $37.53 an hour or $6,505 a month.

Hourly
$37.53
Vs. national median
+22%
Rank among cities
18 of 166
Jobs in the area
770
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,580Median: $78,060Highest 10%: $99,800
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$48,580$23.36
25th$61,930$29.77
Median$78,060$37.53
75th$85,770$41.24
90th$99,800$47.98

Other cities in Connecticut

Median yearly pay for tool and die makers.

Norwich, CT$79,020
Bridgeport, CT$78,960
New Haven, CT$77,410
Waterbury, CT$76,420
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Related jobs in Hartford

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$96,650
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$94,870
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$89,190
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$84,160
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$81,100
Aircraft Structure$75,200
Welder$75,040
Machinist$64,320
Engine and Other Machine Assembler$61,340
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$60,210
Salaries for every job in Hartford, CT

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT metro area is $37.53 ($78,060 a year).

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

Yes: $78,060 against $64,050 nationally, 22% more.

How does Hartford compare with the rest of Connecticut?

The median in Connecticut is $77,540, so Hartford pays 1% more.

Where does Hartford rank for tool and die maker pay?

18 of 166 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $48,580 or less a year; the top 10% make $99,800 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.