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

$61,160a year

Median yearly pay for tool and die makers in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area. That is $29.40 an hour or $5,097 a month.

Hourly
$29.40
Vs. national median
-5%
Rank among cities
122 of 166
Jobs in the area
660
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,120Median: $61,160Highest 10%: $76,350
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$48,120$23.13
25th$50,300$24.18
Median$61,160$29.40
75th$63,770$30.66
90th$76,350$36.71

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
Lancaster, PA$60,280
Allentown, PA$53,720
Williamsport, PA$49,910
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Related jobs in Pittsburgh

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Distributor and Dispatcher$102,200
Power Plant Operator$93,870
Gas Plant Operator$81,600
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$76,690
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$73,090
Petroleum Pump System Operator$72,190
Rolling Machine Setter$69,150
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$67,930
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setter$66,500
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$65,480
Salaries for every job in Pittsburgh, PA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area is $29.40 ($61,160 a year).

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

No: $61,160 against $64,050 nationally, 5% less.

How does Pittsburgh compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?

The median in Pennsylvania is $61,160, so Pittsburgh pays 0% more.

Where does Pittsburgh rank for tool and die maker pay?

122 of 166 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $48,120 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,350 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.