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Salary guide · BLS, May 2025Tool and Die Maker salary by state
Tool and die makers in the United States earned a median of $30.79 an hour (about $64,040 a year) in May 2025, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $24.75 and $37.87, and 56,930 people held the job.
Washington pays tool and die makers the most.
Of the 13 states where we have open searches, Washington has the highest median at $52.59 and Texas the lowest at $26.67. Ranked by median, with the national figure first.
| Where | People in the job | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 56,930 | $24.75 | $30.79 | $37.87 |
| Washington | 1,510 | $33.92 | $52.59 | $56.18 |
| California | 1,790 | $26.27 | $37.04 | $44.47 |
| Oregon | Not published | $25.79 | $35.54 | $41.27 |
| Minnesota | 1,150 | $30.00 | $34.15 | $39.52 |
| Wisconsin | 2,450 | $28.69 | $32.75 | $37.10 |
| Michigan | 9,420 | $26.78 | $31.53 | $38.75 |
| Ohio | 5,520 | $23.54 | $29.94 | $36.26 |
| Illinois | 5,220 | $22.61 | $29.41 | $35.84 |
| Pennsylvania | 3,380 | $23.85 | $29.40 | $34.52 |
| North Carolina | 1,580 | $23.85 | $29.36 | $33.90 |
| Georgia | Not published | $23.93 | $28.86 | $34.39 |
| Arizona | Not published | $22.43 | $28.44 | $37.33 |
| Texas | 1,710 | $20.14 | $26.67 | $34.84 |
Tool and Die Makers (SOC 51-4111), an hour. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
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Tool and Die Maker pay, answered
How much does a tool and die maker make?
Tool and die makers in the United States earned a median of $30.79 an hour (about $64,040 a year) in May 2025, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $24.75 and $37.87, and 56,930 people held the job.
Which state pays tool and die makers the most?
Of the 13 states where we have open searches, Washington pays the most, a median of $52.59 an hour, and Texas the least, $26.67. The national median is $30.79.
Where does this data come from?
The Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, May 2025, for the federal wage group Tool and Die Makers (SOC 51-4111). We publish it here at Compass Group Recruiting, next to our own open searches.
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