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

$60,590a year

Median yearly pay for tool and die makers in the Raleigh-Cary, NC metro area. That is $29.13 an hour or $5,049 a month.

Hourly
$29.13
Vs. national median
-5%
Rank among cities
130 of 166
Jobs in the area
110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,260Median: $60,590Highest 10%: $76,900
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$39,260$18.88
25th$48,360$23.25
Median$60,590$29.13
75th$65,430$31.46
90th$76,900$36.97

Other cities in North Carolina

Median yearly pay for tool and die makers.

Virginia Beach, VA$64,050
Hickory, NC$63,230
Charlotte, NC$62,440
Greensboro, NC$61,090
Asheville, NC$60,950
Winston-Salem, NC$57,510
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Related jobs in Raleigh

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$75,230
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$65,660
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$61,640
Machinist$61,430
Plant and System Operator$61,110
Jeweler and Precious Stone and Metal Worker$61,000
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$60,440
Welder$56,940
Medical Appliance Technician$56,490
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$51,300
Salaries for every job in Raleigh, NC

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Raleigh-Cary, NC metro area is $29.13 ($60,590 a year).

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

No: $60,590 against $64,050 nationally, 5% less.

How does Raleigh compare with the rest of North Carolina?

The median in North Carolina is $61,060, so Raleigh pays 1% less.

Where does Raleigh rank for tool and die maker pay?

130 of 166 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $39,260 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,900 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.