How much does a tool and die maker make in Pennsylvania?
$61,160a year
Median yearly pay for tool and die makers in Pennsylvania. That is $29.40 an hour or $5,097 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.40
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 30 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 3,380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,010Median: $61,160Highest 10%: $78,090
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,010 | $22.12 | |
| 25th | $49,610 | $23.85 | |
| Median | $61,160 | $29.40 | |
| 75th | $71,810 | $34.52 | |
| 90th | $78,090 | $37.54 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $74,070 |
| York, PA | $66,320 |
| Reading, PA | $65,440 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $64,920 |
| Scranton, PA | $64,530 |
| Erie, PA | $63,740 |
| Lebanon, PA | $61,570 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $61,160 |
| Lancaster, PA | $60,280 |
| Allentown, PA | $53,720 |
| Williamsport, PA | $49,910 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for tool and die makers.
| 27. Ohio | $62,280 |
| 28. Nevada | $61,350 |
| 29. Illinois | $61,170 |
| 30. Pennsylvania | $61,160 |
| 31. North Carolina | $61,060 |
| 32. Missouri | $60,810 |
| 33. Tennessee | $60,760 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tool and die maker make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $29.40 ($61,160 a year).
Do tool and die makers make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $61,160 against $64,050 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for tool and die maker pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 30 of 45 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays tool and die makers the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $74,070 a year.
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.