Tool and Die Makers Salary in Akron, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Akron, OH

Median annual salary $61,330 -2.9% vs national
Median hourly $29.49
10th percentile $45,260
90th percentile $75,070
Employed locally 300
National median $63,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,260
    25th
    $51,410
    50th (median)
    $61,330
    75th
    $67,170
    90th
    $75,070

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Tool and Die Makers salary vs area income 86% Median Tool and Die Makers salary is 14% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Tool and Die Makers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $103,200
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $98,080
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $90,140
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $86,920
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $85,290
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $84,900

    Nearby metros — Tool and Die Makers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lima, OH $82,070
    Sandusky, OH $69,870
    Toledo, OH $64,480
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $63,530
    Cleveland, OH $63,480
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $63,050

    Related occupations in Akron, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $42,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $67,710
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,700
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $41,260
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $49,080
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tool and Die Makers make per hour in Akron?

    The median hourly wage for Tool and Die Makers in Akron, OH is $29.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.31 or more per hour.

    Is Akron above or below average for Tool and Die Makers salaries?

    The median Tool and Die Makers salary in Akron, OH is 2.9% below the national median of $63,180. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Tool and Die Makers in Akron?

    Entry-level Tool and Die Makers (10th percentile) earn around $45,260 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,410.