How much does a tool and die maker make in St. Louis?
$59,610a year
Median yearly pay for tool and die makers in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $28.66 an hour or $4,968 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.66
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among cities
- 139 of 166
- Jobs in the area
- 570
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,590Median: $59,610Highest 10%: $94,550
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,590 | $20.96 | |
| 25th | $47,300 | $22.74 | |
| Median | $59,610 | $28.66 | |
| 75th | $81,330 | $39.10 | |
| 90th | $94,550 | $45.46 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for tool and die makers.
| Kansas City, MO | $85,740 |
| Springfield, MO | $58,540 |
Related jobs in St. Louis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Power Plant Operator | $101,800 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer | $94,230 |
| Power Distributor and Dispatcher | $85,470 |
| Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator | $75,610 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker | $75,210 |
| Plant and System Operator | $69,910 |
| Machinist | $62,210 |
| Multiple Machine Tool Setter | $62,090 |
| Tool Grinder | $61,550 |
| Welding | $60,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tool and die maker make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $28.66 ($59,610 a year).
Do tool and die makers make more in St. Louis than the national average?
No: $59,610 against $64,050 nationally, 7% less.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $60,810, so St. Louis pays 2% less.
Where does St. Louis rank for tool and die maker pay?
139 of 166 metro areas with data.
How much does a tool and die maker make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $43,590 or less a year; the top 10% make $94,550 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.