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

$59,970a year

Median yearly pay for tool and die makers in the Lansing-East Lansing, MI metro area. That is $28.83 an hour or $4,998 a month.

Hourly
$28.83
Vs. national median
-6%
Rank among cities
136 of 166
Jobs in the area
280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,980Median: $59,970Highest 10%: $91,600
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$43,980$21.14
25th$52,020$25.01
Median$59,970$28.83
75th$79,120$38.04
90th$91,600$44.04

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
Kalamazoo, MI$61,940
South Bend, IN$61,760
Niles, MI$61,690
Ann Arbor, MI$61,250
Monroe, MI$60,840
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Related jobs in Lansing

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$103,200
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$70,600
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$68,860
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$63,260
Machinist$59,850
Engine and Other Machine Assembler$59,600
Separating$56,490
Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$55,120
Welder$50,370
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$49,110
Salaries for every job in Lansing, MI

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Lansing-East Lansing, MI metro area is $28.83 ($59,970 a year).

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

No: $59,970 against $64,050 nationally, 6% less.

How does Lansing compare with the rest of Michigan?

The median in Michigan is $65,590, so Lansing pays 9% less.

Where does Lansing rank for tool and die maker pay?

136 of 166 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $43,980 or less a year; the top 10% make $91,600 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.