Tool and Die Makers Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $90,140 +42.7% vs national
Median hourly $43.34
10th percentile $51,860
90th percentile $97,800
Employed locally 70
National median $63,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,860
    25th
    $65,280
    50th (median)
    $90,140
    75th
    $96,150
    90th
    $97,800

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Tool and Die Makers salary vs area income 105% Median Tool and Die Makers salary is 5% above 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
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $86,920
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $85,290
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $84,900
    Bay City, MI $84,610

    Nearby metros — Tool and Die Makers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $98,080
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $84,900
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $76,110
    Syracuse, NY $70,030
    Binghamton, NY $64,830
    Rochester, NY $62,270

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $61,590
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $82,190
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $46,550
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $45,340
    Machinists $64,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tool and Die Makers in Albany, NY is $43.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.59 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tool and Die Makers salary in Albany, NY is 42.7% above 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 Albany?

    Entry-level Tool and Die Makers (10th percentile) earn around $51,860 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,280.