Tool and Die Maker Salary
Tool and Die Makers earn a median $64,050 a year nationally. Production Occupations
U.S. median
$64,050
$30.79 per hour
Range
$44,680 – $92,680
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
56,930
across the U.S.
Tool and Die Maker take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$53,644
per year · effective tax rate 16.2%
$4,470Monthly
$2,235Twice a month
$2,063Every 2 weeks
$25.79Hourly
- Federal income tax$5,506
- Social Security (6.2%)$3,971
- Medicare (1.45%)$929
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$53,644
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $44,680 | $21.48 | $38,080 |
| 25th percentile | $51,490 | $24.75 | $43,552 |
| Median (50th) | $64,050 | $30.79 | $53,644 |
| 75th percentile | $78,770 | $37.87 | $64,245 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $92,680 | $44.56 | $74,030 |
Best cities for tool and die makers (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle, WA | $116,850 | $91,034 | $81,914 | 1,090 |
| 2 | Wichita, KS | $83,890 | $63,965 | $71,915 | 440 |
| 3 | Kansas City, MO | $85,740 | $66,056 | $71,378 | 450 |
| 4 | Louisville, KY | $75,250 | $59,252 | $63,661 | 610 |
| 5 | Waterbury, CT | $76,420 | $59,963 | $60,097 | 550 |
| 6 | Toledo, OH | $66,630 | $54,654 | $59,761 | 540 |
| 7 | Nashville, TN | $69,210 | $57,519 | $59,706 | 810 |
| 8 | Hartford, CT | $78,060 | $61,027 | $59,396 | 770 |
| 9 | Detroit, MI | $73,120 | $57,413 | $57,242 | 4,900 |
| 10 | Philadelphia, PA | $74,070 | $58,664 | $57,203 | 510 |
| 11 | Knoxville, TN | $63,180 | $52,945 | $57,195 | 500 |
| 12 | Milwaukee, WI | $68,120 | $54,523 | $56,245 | 830 |
| 13 | Cleveland, OH | $64,070 | $52,681 | $56,089 | 1,280 |
| 14 | Cincinnati, OH | $64,270 | $52,836 | $55,401 | 680 |
| 15 | Minneapolis, MN | $74,840 | $57,914 | $55,250 | 930 |
| 16 | Grand Rapids, MI | $64,650 | $51,629 | $54,036 | 1,540 |
| 17 | Los Angeles, CA | $78,020 | $59,673 | $52,545 | 950 |
| 18 | Indianapolis, IN | $62,040 | $50,228 | $52,488 | 570 |
| 19 | New York, NY | $76,380 | $59,036 | $52,447 | 660 |
| 20 | Pittsburgh, PA | $61,160 | $49,444 | $52,228 | 660 |
| 21 | Charlotte, NC | $62,440 | $50,368 | $51,740 | 450 |
| 22 | St. Louis, MO | $59,610 | $48,212 | $50,703 | 570 |
| 23 | Dallas, TX | $59,910 | $50,318 | $48,809 | 630 |
| 24 | Chicago, IL | $61,180 | $48,455 | $46,773 | 3,750 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Seattle, WA — $116,850
- Kansas City, MO — $85,740
- Wichita, KS — $83,890
- Hartford, CT — $78,060
- Los Angeles, CA — $78,020
- Waterbury, CT — $76,420
- New York, NY — $76,380
- Louisville, KY — $75,250
- Minneapolis, MN — $74,840
- Philadelphia, PA — $74,070
- Detroit, MI — $73,120
- Nashville, TN — $69,210
- Milwaukee, WI — $68,120
- Toledo, OH — $66,630
- Grand Rapids, MI — $64,650
Tool and Die Maker salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $109,390 | $85,786 | $58,560 – $116,850 | 1,510 |
| Kansas | $83,890 | $63,965 | $51,350 – $92,670 | 660 |
| Maine | $79,910 | $60,829 | $50,510 – $87,870 | 80 |
| Connecticut | $77,540 | $60,690 | $47,770 – $100,200 | 1,880 |
| California | $77,030 | $59,069 | $45,710 – $104,260 | 1,790 |
| New Jersey | $74,460 | $58,646 | $48,890 – $96,960 | 540 |
| Oregon | $73,930 | $55,201 | $44,780 – $110,590 | 300 |
| North Dakota | $73,130 | $60,110 | $60,330 – $82,270 | 70 |
| Minnesota | $71,020 | $55,487 | $49,510 – $93,230 | 1,150 |
| New Hampshire | $69,910 | $58,012 | $52,000 – $93,480 | 250 |
| Vermont | $69,300 | $55,469 | $50,480 – $106,640 | 140 |
| Nebraska | $69,150 | $55,210 | $49,680 – $83,140 | 360 |
| Wisconsin | $68,120 | $54,523 | $46,940 – $81,670 | 2,450 |
| New York | $68,080 | $53,645 | $48,700 – $94,730 | 1,270 |
| Indiana | $68,050 | $54,725 | $46,810 – $92,940 | 4,090 |
| Massachusetts | $67,230 | $52,985 | $47,200 – $93,810 | 850 |
| Kentucky | $66,570 | $53,450 | $46,570 – $90,150 | 1,900 |
| Oklahoma | $65,870 | $52,688 | $36,110 – $80,730 | 330 |
| Michigan | $65,590 | $52,345 | $46,930 – $92,910 | 9,420 |
| South Carolina | $65,250 | $51,850 | $41,920 – $80,990 | 870 |
| Iowa | $65,000 | $52,589 | $51,540 – $80,170 | 760 |
| Alabama | $64,800 | $51,272 | $45,520 – $80,430 | 690 |
| Virginia | $64,050 | $50,775 | $47,400 – $86,880 | 390 |
| Florida | $63,890 | $53,516 | $45,570 – $79,750 | 440 |
| Colorado | $63,800 | $51,345 | $43,540 – $94,110 | 160 |
| Rhode Island | $63,430 | $51,384 | $43,750 – $83,520 | 260 |
| Ohio | $62,280 | $51,292 | $42,080 – $84,840 | 5,520 |
| Nevada | $61,350 | $51,475 | $46,580 – $81,560 | 220 |
| Illinois | $61,170 | $48,447 | $39,490 – $82,520 | 5,220 |
| Pennsylvania | $61,160 | $49,444 | $46,010 – $78,090 | 3,380 |
| North Carolina | $61,060 | $49,314 | $43,770 – $79,180 | 1,580 |
| Missouri | $60,810 | $49,120 | $39,560 – $94,550 | 1,280 |
| Tennessee | $60,760 | $51,001 | $45,600 – $81,390 | 2,930 |
| Georgia | $60,020 | $47,914 | $44,920 – $78,810 | 850 |
| South Dakota | $59,770 | $50,205 | $43,830 – $69,940 | 60 |
| Arizona | $59,140 | $48,429 | $38,720 – $87,200 | 310 |
| Maryland | $58,110 | $46,475 | $37,110 – $81,120 | 70 |
| Mississippi | $57,980 | $47,180 | $40,090 – $76,540 | 300 |
| Idaho | $57,800 | $46,667 | $38,020 – $78,640 | 50 |
| Arkansas | $56,840 | $45,847 | $30,830 – $76,890 | 290 |
| Utah | $56,740 | $46,183 | $44,950 – $84,120 | 270 |
| Texas | $55,470 | $46,750 | $36,350 – $85,500 | 1,710 |
| New Mexico | $47,960 | $39,621 | $40,260 – $79,040 | 40 |
| Louisiana | $46,950 | $38,882 | $40,200 – $62,240 | 170 |
| West Virginia | $46,190 | $37,942 | $35,410 – $65,840 | 40 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tool and die maker make?
The national median salary for tool and die makers is $64,050 a year ($30.79 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,680 and the top 10% earn over $92,680. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays tool and die makers the most?
Washington has the highest median pay at $109,390. After taxes and local prices, Seattle, WA offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many tool and die makers are there in the U.S.?
About 56,930 people work as tool and die makers nationwide.