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How much does a tool and die maker make in Johnson City?

$56,460a year

Median yearly pay for tool and die makers in the Johnson City, TN metro area. That is $27.14 an hour or $4,705 a month.

Hourly
$27.14
Vs. national median
-12%
Rank among cities
149 of 166
Jobs in the area
60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,610Median: $56,460Highest 10%: $69,480
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$41,610$20.00
25th$46,930$22.56
Median$56,460$27.14
75th$59,690$28.70
90th$69,480$33.40

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for tool and die makers.

Nashville, TN$69,210
Knoxville, TN$63,180
Chattanooga, TN$61,720
Memphis, TN$60,760
Jackson, TN$57,240
Kingsport, TN$48,730
Morristown, TN$48,400
Tool and Die Maker salary in Tennessee Tool and Die Maker salary in all states

Related jobs in Johnson City

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$60,880
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$47,220
Welder$46,070
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$46,010
Machinist$45,550
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$45,480
Inspector$44,980
Coating$44,600
Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$43,480
Production Worker$42,480
Salaries for every job in Johnson City, TN

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Johnson City, TN metro area is $27.14 ($56,460 a year).

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

No: $56,460 against $64,050 nationally, 12% less.

How does Johnson City compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $60,760, so Johnson City pays 7% less.

Where does Johnson City rank for tool and die maker pay?

149 of 166 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $41,610 or less a year; the top 10% make $69,480 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.