Tool and Die Makers Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$63,180
↑ 35.4% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Tool and Die Makers — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Tool and Die Makers — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 35.4% since 2011 ($46,650 → $63,180)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $63,180
🦠COVID impact: Salary remained relatively stable (+1.6%) through the 2020 pandemic year.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -8%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $63,180 | +2.7% |
| 2023 | $61,490 | +2.8% |
| 2022 | $59,800 | +4.9% |
| 2021 | $57,000 | +4.1% |
| 2020 | $54,760 | +1.6% |
| 2019 | $53,920 | +2.2% |
| 2018 | $52,750 | +0.5% |
| 2017 | $52,480 | +2.8% |
| 2016 | $51,060 | +1.5% |
| 2015 | $50,290 | +2.9% |
| 2014 | $48,890 | +1.9% |
| 2013 | $47,960 | +2.0% |
| 2012 | $47,000 | +0.8% |
| 2011 | $46,650 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.