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

$60,280a year

Median yearly pay for tool and die makers in the Lancaster, PA metro area. That is $28.98 an hour or $5,023 a month.

Hourly
$28.98
Vs. national median
-6%
Rank among cities
134 of 166
Jobs in the area
230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,570Median: $60,280Highest 10%: $77,920
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$47,570$22.87
25th$47,570$22.87
Median$60,280$28.98
75th$72,630$34.92
90th$77,920$37.46

Other cities in Pennsylvania

Median yearly pay for tool and die makers.

Philadelphia, PA$74,070
York, PA$66,320
Reading, PA$65,440
Harrisburg, PA$64,920
Scranton, PA$64,530
Erie, PA$63,740
Pittsburgh, PA$61,160
Allentown, PA$53,720
Williamsport, PA$49,910
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Related jobs in Lancaster

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$73,850
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$63,960
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$63,630
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$58,970
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$56,810
Machinist$56,700
Welder$54,370
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operator and Tender$54,330
Paper Goods Machine Setter$52,560
Food Processing Worker$51,490
Salaries for every job in Lancaster, PA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Lancaster, PA metro area is $28.98 ($60,280 a year).

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

No: $60,280 against $64,050 nationally, 6% less.

How does Lancaster compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?

The median in Pennsylvania is $61,160, so Lancaster pays 1% less.

Where does Lancaster rank for tool and die maker pay?

134 of 166 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $47,570 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,920 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.