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

$61,940a year

Median yearly pay for tool and die makers in the Kalamazoo-Portage, MI metro area. That is $29.78 an hour or $5,162 a month.

Hourly
$29.78
Vs. national median
-3%
Rank among cities
105 of 166
Jobs in the area
120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,740Median: $61,940Highest 10%: $77,570
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$40,740$19.59
25th$50,690$24.37
Median$61,940$29.78
75th$72,010$34.62
90th$77,570$37.29

Other cities in Michigan

Median yearly pay for tool and die makers.

Detroit, MI$73,120
Saginaw, MI$71,910
Grand Rapids, MI$64,650
Jackson, MI$63,410
Traverse City, MI$63,260
Muskegon, MI$63,240
Battle Creek, MI$62,440
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 Kalamazoo

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$66,910
Crushing$63,970
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$61,870
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$60,200
Separating$51,600
Paper Goods Machine Setter$51,360
Machinist$49,440
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$49,400
Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender$48,800
Welder$47,560
Salaries for every job in Kalamazoo, MI

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Kalamazoo-Portage, MI metro area is $29.78 ($61,940 a year).

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

No: $61,940 against $64,050 nationally, 3% less.

How does Kalamazoo compare with the rest of Michigan?

The median in Michigan is $65,590, so Kalamazoo pays 6% less.

Where does Kalamazoo rank for tool and die maker pay?

105 of 166 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $40,740 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,570 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.