SOC 51-4111 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Tool and Die Makers — Las Vegas
Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage for Tool and Die Makers in Las Vegas, NV is $59,730 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 Las Vegas, NV is $59,730 per year, close to the national median of $64,050 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $52,790 and $67,920. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $46,450 and the ninetieth at $82,610.
Employment stands at 70, or 0.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Reno records the highest median at $61,350. Of the 602 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 310th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,450 | −27.5% |
| 25th | $52,790 | −17.6% |
| Median (50th) | $59,730 | −6.7% |
| 75th | $67,920 | +6.0% |
| 90th | $82,610 | +29.0% |
| Mean | $61,200 | −4.4% |
Other metro areas in Nevada
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reno | $61,350 | 140 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Las Vegas sit close to the national average, so $59,730 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$59,730as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$59,730US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $59,730 a year, 6.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $46,450 to $82,610 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 70 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Reno, at $61,350.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Tool and Die Makers in Las Vegas, NV?
The median annual wage is $59,730, or $28.72 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 Las Vegas, NV is 6.7% 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 Las Vegas, NV earns more than $82,610 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $46,450 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 Reno, at $61,350 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 70 jobs in this occupation in Las Vegas, NV. 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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