How much does a tool and die maker make in Seattle?
$116,900a year
Median yearly pay for tool and die makers in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $56.18 an hour or $9,738 a month.
- Hourly
- $56.18
- Vs. national median
- +82%
- Rank among cities
- 1 of 166
- Jobs in the area
- 1,090
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $77,730Median: $116,900Highest 10%: $116,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $77,730 | $37.37 | |
| 25th | $108,000 | $51.93 | |
| Median | $116,900 | $56.18 | |
| 75th | $116,900 | $56.18 | |
| 90th | $116,900 | $56.18 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for tool and die makers.
| Portland, OR | $77,780 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Power Distributor and Dispatcher | $160,600 |
| Power Plant Operator | $125,000 |
| Layout Worker | $123,100 |
| Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator | $112,300 |
| Aircraft Structure | $110,500 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator | $109,600 |
| Milling and Planing Machine Setter | $105,400 |
| Engine and Other Machine Assembler | $102,500 |
| Tool Grinder | $102,400 |
| Adhesive Bonding Machine Operator and Tender | $100,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tool and die maker make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $56.18 ($116,900 a year).
Do tool and die makers make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $116,900 against $64,050 nationally, 82% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $109,400, so Seattle pays 7% more.
Where does Seattle rank for tool and die maker pay?
1 of 166 metro areas with data.
How much does a tool and die maker make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $77,730 or less a year; the top 10% make $116,900 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.