Tool and Die Makers Salary in Ann Arbor, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ann Arbor, MI

Median annual salary $60,320 -4.5% vs national
Median hourly $29.00
10th percentile $43,950
90th percentile $85,060
Employed locally 170
National median $63,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,950
    25th
    $49,790
    50th (median)
    $60,320
    75th
    $79,440
    90th
    $85,060

    Ann Arbor economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,156 2023 • Census ACS
    Tool and Die Makers salary vs area income 69% Median Tool and Die Makers salary is 31% 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
    Bay City, MI $84,610
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $72,300
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $70,270
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $68,340
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $67,500
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $67,140

    Related occupations in Ann Arbor, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$39,990
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$45,620
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$70,270
    Machinists$60,970
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$39,590
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$40,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tool and Die Makers in Ann Arbor, MI is $29.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.63 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tool and Die Makers salary in Ann Arbor, MI is 4.5% 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 Ann Arbor?

    Entry-level Tool and Die Makers (10th percentile) earn around $43,950 per year in Ann Arbor, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,790.