Tool and Die Makers Salary
The median tool and die makers salary in the United States is $64,050 per year ($30.79/hour). Salaries range from $44,680 at the entry level to $92,680+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 56,930 tool and die makers jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to decline 10.8% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$64,050
per year
Hourly Rate
$30.79
per hour
Employment
56,930
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$44,680
25th percentile
$51,490
Median
$64,050
75th percentile
$78,770
90th percentile
$92,680
Job Growth (2024-2034)
-10.8%
Decline
Annual Openings
4,700
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
Postsecondary nondegree award
Training Needed
Long-term on-the-job training
Tool and Die Makers Salary by State
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$46K$109K■ No data
Top Paying States
Washington
$109K
+71%
Kansas
$84K
+31%
Maine
$80K
+25%
Connecticut
$78K
+21%
California
$77K
+20%
New Jersey
$74K
+16%
Oregon
$74K
+15%
North Dakota
$73K
+14%
Minnesota
$71K
+11%
New Hampshire
$70K
+9%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $109,390 | +70.8% |
| Kansas | $83,890 | +31.0% |
| Maine | $79,910 | +24.8% |
| Connecticut | $77,540 | +21.1% |
| California | $77,030 | +20.3% |
| New Jersey | $74,460 | +16.3% |
| Oregon | $73,930 | +15.4% |
| North Dakota | $73,130 | +14.2% |
| Minnesota | $71,020 | +10.9% |
| New Hampshire | $69,910 | +9.1% |
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Tool and Die Makers Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $116,850 | +82.4% |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $97,560 | +52.3% |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $87,240 | +36.2% |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $85,740 | +33.9% |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $85,010 | +32.7% |
| Lima, OH | $84,730 | +32.3% |
| Wichita, KS | $83,890 | +31.0% |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $83,510 | +30.4% |
| Stockton-Lodi, CA | $82,820 | +29.3% |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $81,510 | +27.3% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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