The average salary for a tool and die maker in the United States is $62,020, but the range typically falls between $49,070 and $74,030. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $29.82, with a range between $23.59 and $35.59.
There are approximately 58,150 people employed as a tool and die maker in the United States. With Michigan, Ohio, Illinois employing the highest number of tool and die makers.The state with the best pay for a tool and die maker is Washington, with an average annual salary of $78,290, while Arkansas has the lowest average annual salary of $48,390.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $40,560 | $19.5 |
| 25th Percentile | $49,070 | $23.59 |
| Median | $61,490 | $29.56 |
| 75th Percentile | $74,030 | $35.59 |
| 90th Percentile | $81,720 | $39.29 |
The salary of a tool and die maker can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a tool and die maker in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for tool and die makers are Washington, Maine, Oregon, Connecticut, Massachusetts while the worst states are Arkansas, Virginia, Mississippi, Missouri, South Dakota.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $43,130 | $60,110 | $76,270 |
| Arizona | $40,920 | $64,070 | $84,670 |
| Arkansas | $28,440 | $48,390 | $63,550 |
| California | $43,830 | $69,570 | $98,630 |
| Colorado | $42,170 | $58,940 | $80,800 |
| Connecticut | $47,400 | $71,360 | $97,990 |
| Florida | $40,640 | $59,820 | $78,790 |
| Georgia | $39,430 | $57,550 | $77,760 |
| Idaho | $39,920 | $56,940 | $68,520 |
| Illinois | $38,650 | $59,930 | $80,750 |
| Indiana | $42,600 | $62,550 | $83,900 |
| Iowa | $40,340 | $58,860 | $73,540 |
| Kansas | $43,210 | $65,210 | $81,990 |
| Kentucky | $44,800 | $62,190 | $79,820 |
| Louisiana | $37,390 | $56,890 | $64,840 |
| Maine | $56,220 | $72,290 | $81,490 |
| Maryland | $34,080 | $61,410 | $80,890 |
| Massachusetts | $48,270 | $67,700 | $85,040 |
| Michigan | $45,090 | $63,500 | $81,060 |
| Minnesota | $42,760 | $62,380 | $84,150 |
| Mississippi | $36,750 | $52,450 | $76,220 |
| Missouri | $37,050 | $57,850 | $83,700 |
| Nebraska | $45,990 | $60,510 | $76,480 |
| Nevada | $60,930 | $67,420 | $83,320 |
| New Hampshire | $48,500 | $68,850 | $89,570 |
| New Jersey | $43,890 | $65,920 | $89,210 |
| New York | $41,800 | $65,640 | $85,690 |
| North Carolina | $38,000 | $58,910 | $76,000 |
| North Dakota | $50,550 | $63,620 | $75,440 |
| Ohio | $42,520 | $60,950 | $78,700 |
| Oklahoma | $43,470 | $63,370 | $80,540 |
| Oregon | $57,090 | $74,710 | $95,280 |
| Pennsylvania | $42,580 | $58,550 | $74,870 |
| Rhode Island | $39,520 | $62,320 | $78,420 |
| South Carolina | $48,120 | $64,260 | $78,470 |
| South Dakota | $40,330 | $53,150 | $63,340 |
| Tennessee | $38,700 | $55,890 | $72,770 |
| Texas | $37,880 | $59,140 | $85,730 |
| Utah | $40,640 | $60,590 | $83,090 |
| Vermont | $50,180 | $69,950 | $94,250 |
| Virginia | $30,130 | $51,830 | $70,370 |
| Washington | $50,520 | $78,290 | $102,270 |
| Wisconsin | $41,740 | $61,310 | $77,430 |
Even between cities, the salary of a tool and die maker can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for tool and die makers is Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue area, WA with an average salary of $83,900.The city with the lowest average salary for tool and die makers is North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area, AR with an average salary of $40,740.
Areas with highest average salaries for tool and die makers
Areas with lowest average salaries for tool and die makers
The number of tool and die makers in the United States has been decreasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of tool and die makers has decreased by -3,040. On average, the number of tool and die makers has been increasing by -1.2% each year. The salary of tool and die makers has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of tool and die makers has increased by $6,500. On average, the salary of tool and die makers has been increasing by 2.9% each year.
Tool and Die Makers are part of the production occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for tool and die makers compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all production occupations jobs here.
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