SOC 51-4111 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Tool and Die Makers — North Port
North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL · 5 metro areas compared
The median wage for Tool and Die Makers in North Port, FL is $60,420 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 North Port, FL is $60,420 per year, close to the national median of $64,050 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $37,030 at the tenth percentile to more than $78,040 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $47,140 to $72,330.
The area has 30 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.1 of every thousand jobs. Jacksonville leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $73,250. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 197th of 457 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,030 | −42.2% |
| 25th | $47,140 | −26.4% |
| Median (50th) | $60,420 | −5.7% |
| 75th | $72,330 | +12.9% |
| 90th | $78,040 | +21.8% |
| Mean | $58,540 | −8.6% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jacksonville | $73,250 | 40 | |
| 2 | Palm Bay | $66,190 | 30 | |
| 3 | Tampa | $64,460 | 80 | |
| 4 | Miami | $64,400 | 90 | |
| 5 | Deltona | $50,410 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in North Port run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $60,420 buys what $58,433 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 8.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$60,420as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$58,433US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $60,420 a year, 5.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $37,030 to $78,040 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 30 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Jacksonville, at $73,250.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Tool and Die Makers in North Port, FL?
The median annual wage is $60,420, or $29.05 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 North Port, FL is 5.7% 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 North Port, FL earns more than $78,040 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $37,030 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 Jacksonville, at $73,250 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 30 jobs in this occupation in North Port, FL. 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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