SOC 51-4111 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Tool and Die Makers — Georgia
Georgia · 4 metro areas compared
The median wage for Tool and Die Makers in Georgia is $60,020 per year, close to the national median of $64,050 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Tool and Die Makers in Georgia is $60,020 per year, close to the national median of $64,050 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $44,920 at the tenth percentile to more than $78,810 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $49,780 to $71,530.
Employment stands at 850, or 0.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Among the 45 states with published data for this occupation, Georgia ranks 34th by median wage. Savannah leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $77,040. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 341st of 744 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,920 | −29.9% |
| 25th | $49,780 | −22.3% |
| Median (50th) | $60,020 | −6.3% |
| 75th | $71,530 | +11.7% |
| 90th | $78,810 | +23.0% |
| Mean | $61,500 | −4.0% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Georgia
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Savannah | $77,040 | 50 | |
| 2 | Augusta | $63,330 | 40 | |
| 3 | Atlanta | $58,110 | 400 | |
| 4 | Gainesville | $57,560 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Georgia run 3.7% below the national average, so the median of $60,020 goes as far as $62,326 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 2.7% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$60,020as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$62,326US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $60,020 a year, 6.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $44,920 to $78,810 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 850 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 34th of 45 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Savannah, at $77,040.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Tool and Die Makers in Georgia?
The median annual wage is $60,020, or $28.86 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $64,050, so pay in Georgia is 6.3% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Georgia earns more than $78,810 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $44,920 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Savannah, at $77,040 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 850 jobs in this occupation in Georgia. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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