How much does a tool and die maker make in Los Angeles?
$78,020a year
Median yearly pay for tool and die makers in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $37.51 an hour or $6,502 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.51
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among cities
- 19 of 166
- Jobs in the area
- 950
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,560Median: $78,020Highest 10%: $104,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,560 | $22.38 | |
| 25th | $55,970 | $26.91 | |
| Median | $78,020 | $37.51 | |
| 75th | $93,820 | $45.11 | |
| 90th | $104,300 | $50.13 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for tool and die makers.
| San Francisco, CA | $97,560 |
| San Diego, CA | $85,010 |
| Oxnard, CA | $72,390 |
| Riverside, CA | $62,690 |
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How much does a tool and die maker make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $37.51 ($78,020 a year).
Do tool and die makers make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
Yes: $78,020 against $64,050 nationally, 22% more.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $77,030, so Los Angeles pays 1% more.
Where does Los Angeles rank for tool and die maker pay?
19 of 166 metro areas with data.
How much does a tool and die maker make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,560 or less a year; the top 10% make $104,300 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.