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

$85,740a year

Median yearly pay for tool and die makers in the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area. That is $41.22 an hour or $7,145 a month.

Hourly
$41.22
Vs. national median
+34%
Rank among cities
4 of 166
Jobs in the area
450
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,750Median: $85,740Highest 10%: $93,840
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$47,750$22.96
25th$63,420$30.49
Median$85,740$41.22
75th$93,640$45.02
90th$93,840$45.12

Other cities in Missouri

Median yearly pay for tool and die makers.

St. Louis, MO$59,610
Springfield, MO$58,540
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Related jobs in Kansas City

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$110,400
Power Distributor and Dispatcher$105,500
Petroleum Pump System Operator$98,770
Gas Plant Operator$81,290
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$77,080
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$71,180
Inspector$63,000
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$58,540
Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$58,260
Crushing$57,690
Salaries for every job in Kansas City, MO

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area is $41.22 ($85,740 a year).

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

Yes: $85,740 against $64,050 nationally, 34% more.

How does Kansas City compare with the rest of Missouri?

The median in Missouri is $60,810, so Kansas City pays 41% more.

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

4 of 166 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $47,750 or less a year; the top 10% make $93,840 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.