Tool and Die Makers Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $59,970 -5.1% vs national
Median hourly $28.83
10th percentile $38,710
90th percentile $91,150
Employed locally 360
National median $63,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,710
    25th
    $49,190
    50th (median)
    $59,970
    75th
    $72,370
    90th
    $91,150

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 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
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $84,900
    Savannah, GA $77,040
    Sheboygan, WI $73,170
    Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC $64,280
    Michigan $64,030
    Michigan City-La Porte, IN $62,340

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $68,490
    Production Workers, All Other $40,110
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,400
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,590
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $42,530

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tool and Die Makers in Atlanta, GA is $28.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.75 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tool and Die Makers salary in Atlanta, GA is 5.1% 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Tool and Die Makers (10th percentile) earn around $38,710 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,190.