SOC 51-4111 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Tool and Die Makers — Lansing
Lansing-East Lansing, MI · 10 metro areas compared
At $59,970, median pay for Tool and Die Makers in Lansing, MI tracks the national median of $64,050 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $59,970, median pay for Tool and Die Makers in Lansing, MI tracks the national median of $64,050 closely. Pay ranges from under $43,980 at the tenth percentile to more than $91,600 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $52,020 to $79,120.
Employment stands at 280, or 1.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Detroit records the highest median at $73,120. Of the 457 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 248th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,980 | −31.3% |
| 25th | $52,020 | −18.8% |
| Median (50th) | $59,970 | −6.4% |
| 75th | $79,120 | +23.5% |
| 90th | $91,600 | +43.0% |
| Mean | $64,550 | +0.8% |
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 | Kalamazoo | $61,940 | 120 | |
| 10 | Niles | $61,690 | 160 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Lansing run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $59,970 goes as far as $62,339 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
$59,970as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$62,339US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $59,970 a year, 6.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $43,980 to $91,600 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 280 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 Lansing, MI?
The median annual wage is $59,970, or $28.83 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 Lansing, MI is 6.4% 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 Lansing, MI earns more than $91,600 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $43,980 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 280 jobs in this occupation in Lansing, 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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