Tool and Die Makers Salary in the United States
As of May 2025, the median annual wage for tool and die makers in the United States was $64,050 ($30.79 per hour), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES survey.
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,680 | $21.48 |
| 25th | $51,490 | $24.75 |
| Median | $64,050 | $30.79 |
| 75th | $78,770 | $37.87 |
| 90th | $92,680 | $44.56 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 51-4111
- Total U.S. employment: 56,930
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
What the data says
The median wage in this area is 0.0% below the national median — a difference of about $0 per year for a typical worker.
For career planning: entry-level pay (10th percentile) is about $44,680, median pay is $64,050, and experienced pay (90th percentile) reaches $92,680.
Tool and Die Makers Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $64,800 | $31.15 | +1.2% | 690 |
| Arizona | $59,140 | $28.44 | -7.7% | 310 |
| Arkansas | $56,840 | $27.33 | -11.3% | 290 |
| California | $77,030 | $37.04 | +20.3% | 1,790 |
| Colorado | $63,800 | $30.67 | -0.4% | 160 |
| Connecticut | $77,540 | $37.28 | +21.1% | 1,880 |
| Florida | $63,890 | $30.71 | -0.2% | 440 |
| Georgia | $60,020 | $28.86 | -6.3% | 850 |
| Idaho | $57,800 | $27.79 | -9.8% | 50 |
| Illinois | $61,170 | $29.41 | -4.5% | 5,220 |
| Indiana | $68,050 | $32.72 | +6.2% | 4,090 |
| Iowa | $65,000 | $31.25 | +1.5% | 760 |
| Kansas | $83,890 | $40.33 | +31.0% | 660 |
| Kentucky | $66,570 | $32.00 | +3.9% | 1,900 |
| Louisiana | $46,950 | $22.57 | -26.7% | 170 |
| Maine | $79,910 | $38.42 | +24.8% | 80 |
| Maryland | $58,110 | $27.94 | -9.3% | 70 |
| Massachusetts | $67,230 | $32.32 | +5.0% | 850 |
| Michigan | $65,590 | $31.53 | +2.4% | 9,420 |
| Minnesota | $71,020 | $34.15 | +10.9% | 1,150 |
| Mississippi | $57,980 | $27.87 | -9.5% | 300 |
| Missouri | $60,810 | $29.24 | -5.1% | 1,280 |
| Nebraska | $69,150 | $33.24 | +8.0% | 360 |
| Nevada | $61,350 | $29.49 | -4.2% | 220 |
| New Hampshire | $69,910 | $33.61 | +9.1% | 250 |
| New Jersey | $74,460 | $35.80 | +16.3% | 540 |
| New Mexico | $47,960 | $23.06 | -25.1% | 40 |
| New York | $68,080 | $32.73 | +6.3% | 1,270 |
| North Carolina | $61,060 | $29.36 | -4.7% | 1,580 |
| North Dakota | $73,130 | $35.16 | +14.2% | 70 |
| Ohio | $62,280 | $29.94 | -2.8% | 5,520 |
| Oklahoma | $65,870 | $31.67 | +2.8% | 330 |
| Oregon | $73,930 | $35.54 | +15.4% | 300 |
| Pennsylvania | $61,160 | $29.40 | -4.5% | 3,380 |
| Rhode Island | $63,430 | $30.49 | -1.0% | 260 |
| South Carolina | $65,250 | $31.37 | +1.9% | 870 |
| South Dakota | $59,770 | $28.74 | -6.7% | 60 |
| Tennessee | $60,760 | $29.21 | -5.1% | 2,930 |
| Texas | $55,470 | $26.67 | -13.4% | 1,710 |
| Utah | $56,740 | $27.28 | -11.4% | 270 |
| Vermont | $69,300 | $33.32 | +8.2% | 140 |
| Virginia | $64,050 | $30.79 | 0.0% | 390 |
| Washington | $109,390 | $52.59 | +70.8% | 1,510 |
| West Virginia | $46,190 | $22.21 | -27.9% | 40 |
| Wisconsin | $68,120 | $32.75 | +6.4% | 2,450 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for tool and die makers?
The median annual wage for tool and die makers is $64,050 ($30.79 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2025.
Which state pays tool and die makers the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many tool and die makers are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 56,930 tool and die makers employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do tool and die makers make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $30.79. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.