How much does a tool and die maker make in Rochester?
$60,820a year
Median yearly pay for tool and die makers in the Rochester, NY metro area. That is $29.24 an hour or $5,068 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.24
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among cities
- 128 of 166
- Jobs in the area
- 280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,960Median: $60,820Highest 10%: $86,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,960 | $23.06 | |
| 25th | $53,350 | $25.65 | |
| Median | $60,820 | $29.24 | |
| 75th | $79,470 | $38.21 | |
| 90th | $86,600 | $41.63 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for tool and die makers.
| Albany, NY | $87,240 |
| Buffalo, NY | $81,510 |
| New York, NY | $76,380 |
| Syracuse, NY | $64,010 |
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Salaries for every job in Rochester, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a tool and die maker make an hour in Rochester?
The median hourly pay in the Rochester, NY metro area is $29.24 ($60,820 a year).
Do tool and die makers make more in Rochester than the national average?
No: $60,820 against $64,050 nationally, 5% less.
How does Rochester compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $68,080, so Rochester pays 11% less.
Where does Rochester rank for tool and die maker pay?
128 of 166 metro areas with data.
How much does a tool and die maker make starting out in Rochester?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,960 or less a year; the top 10% make $86,600 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.