SOC 51-4111 · May 2025 · United States
Tool and Die Makers
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Tool and Die Makers across the United States is $64,050 per year, measured over 56,930 jobs. The highest state median is in Washington, at $109,390.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Tool and Die Makers
Pay for this occupation varies by 136.8% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Washington pays $109,390 and West Virginia pays $46,190.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $109,390 | 1,510 | |
| 2 | Kansas | $83,890 | 660 | |
| 3 | Maine | $79,910 | 80 | |
| 4 | Connecticut | $77,540 | 1,880 | |
| 5 | California | $77,030 | 1,790 | |
| 6 | New Jersey | $74,460 | 540 | |
| 7 | Oregon | $73,930 | 300 | |
| 8 | North Dakota | $73,130 | 70 | |
| 9 | Minnesota | $71,020 | 1,150 | |
| 10 | New Hampshire | $69,910 | 250 |
States with the most Tool and Die Makers jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michigan | 9,420 | $65,590 | |
| 2 | Ohio | 5,520 | $62,280 | |
| 3 | Illinois | 5,220 | $61,170 | |
| 4 | Indiana | 4,090 | $68,050 | |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | 3,380 | $61,160 | |
| 6 | Tennessee | 2,930 | $60,760 | |
| 7 | Wisconsin | 2,450 | $68,120 | |
| 8 | Kentucky | 1,900 | $66,570 | |
| 9 | Connecticut | 1,880 | $77,540 | |
| 10 | California | 1,790 | $77,030 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle | $116,850 | 1,090 |
| 2 | San Francisco | $97,560 | 130 |
| 3 | Albany | $87,240 | 60 |
| 4 | Kansas City | $85,740 | 450 |
| 5 | San Diego | $85,010 | 100 |
| 6 | Lima | $84,730 | 70 |
| 7 | Wichita | $83,890 | 440 |
| 8 | Lexington | $83,510 | 290 |
| 9 | Stockton | $82,820 | 40 |
| 10 | Buffalo | $81,510 | 250 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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