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

$69,210a year

Median yearly pay for tool and die makers in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area. That is $33.27 an hour or $5,768 a month.

Hourly
$33.27
Vs. national median
+8%
Rank among cities
46 of 166
Jobs in the area
810
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,350Median: $69,210Highest 10%: $93,220
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$48,350$23.25
25th$58,940$28.34
Median$69,210$33.27
75th$82,090$39.47
90th$93,220$44.82

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for tool and die makers.

Knoxville, TN$63,180
Chattanooga, TN$61,720
Memphis, TN$60,760
Jackson, TN$57,240
Johnson City, TN$56,460
Kingsport, TN$48,730
Morristown, TN$48,400
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Same field, median yearly pay.

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First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$70,470
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$70,420
Gas Plant Operator$66,970
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$59,740
Metal-Refining Furnace Operator and Tender$57,030
Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$56,400
Heat Treating Equipment Setter$56,280
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$53,660
Salaries for every job in Nashville, TN

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area is $33.27 ($69,210 a year).

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

Yes: $69,210 against $64,050 nationally, 8% more.

How does Nashville compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $60,760, so Nashville pays 14% more.

Where does Nashville rank for tool and die maker pay?

46 of 166 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $48,350 or less a year; the top 10% make $93,220 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.