SOC 51-4111 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Tool and Die Makers — Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo-Portage, MI · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Tool and Die Makers in Kalamazoo, MI is $61,940 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 Kalamazoo, MI is $61,940 per year, close to the national median of $64,050 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $40,740 at the tenth percentile to more than $77,570 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $50,690 to $72,010.
The area has 120 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 1.0 of every thousand jobs. Detroit leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $73,120. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 136th of 346 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,740 | −36.4% |
| 25th | $50,690 | −20.9% |
| Median (50th) | $61,940 | −3.3% |
| 75th | $72,010 | +12.4% |
| 90th | $77,570 | +21.1% |
| Mean | $61,290 | −4.3% |
Other metro areas in Michigan
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Detroit | $73,120 | 4,900 | |
| 2 | Saginaw | $71,910 | 250 | |
| 3 | Bay City | $69,240 | 30 | |
| 4 | Grand Rapids | $64,650 | 1,540 | |
| 5 | Jackson | $63,410 | 180 | |
| 6 | Traverse City | $63,260 | 60 | |
| 7 | Muskegon | $63,240 | 180 | |
| 8 | Battle Creek | $62,440 | 50 | |
| 9 | Niles | $61,690 | 160 | |
| 10 | Ann Arbor | $61,250 | 220 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Kalamazoo run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $61,940 goes as far as $64,387 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 0.5% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$61,940as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$64,387US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $61,940 a year, 3.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $40,740 to $77,570 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 120 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Detroit, at $73,120.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Tool and Die Makers in Kalamazoo, MI?
The median annual wage is $61,940, or $29.78 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 Kalamazoo, MI is 3.3% 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 Kalamazoo, MI earns more than $77,570 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $40,740 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 Detroit, at $73,120 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 120 jobs in this occupation in Kalamazoo, MI. 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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