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How much does a tool and die maker make in Salt Lake City?

$48,680a year

Median yearly pay for tool and die makers in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metro area. That is $23.40 an hour or $4,057 a month.

Hourly
$23.40
Vs. national median
-24%
Rank among cities
161 of 166
Jobs in the area
160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,330Median: $48,680Highest 10%: $82,180
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$46,330$22.27
25th$46,970$22.58
Median$48,680$23.40
75th$64,440$30.98
90th$82,180$39.51

Other cities in Utah

Median yearly pay for tool and die makers.

Ogden, UT$79,480
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Related jobs in Salt Lake City

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$126,200
Petroleum Pump System Operator$109,400
Gas Plant Operator$102,400
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$75,480
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$73,330
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$62,510
Plant and System Operator$62,470
Machinist$61,640
Metal-Refining Furnace Operator and Tender$60,510
Welder$60,190
Salaries for every job in Salt Lake City, UT

Frequently asked questions

How much does a tool and die maker make an hour in Salt Lake City?

The median hourly pay in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metro area is $23.40 ($48,680 a year).

Do tool and die makers make more in Salt Lake City than the national average?

No: $48,680 against $64,050 nationally, 24% less.

How does Salt Lake City compare with the rest of Utah?

The median in Utah is $56,740, so Salt Lake City pays 14% less.

Where does Salt Lake City rank for tool and die maker pay?

161 of 166 metro areas with data.

How much does a tool and die maker make starting out in Salt Lake City?

The lowest-paid 10% make $46,330 or less a year; the top 10% make $82,180 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.