Tool and Die Makers Salary in Buffalo, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

Median annual salary $84,900 +34.4% vs national
Median hourly $40.82
10th percentile $49,930
90th percentile $91,670
Employed locally 280
National median $63,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,930
    25th
    $63,540
    50th (median)
    $84,900
    75th
    $89,790
    90th
    $91,670

    Buffalo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,572 2023 • Census ACS
    Tool and Die Makers salary vs area income 120% Median Tool and Die Makers salary is 20% 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
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $90,140
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $86,920
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $85,290
    Bay City, MI $84,610

    Nearby metros — Tool and Die Makers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $98,080
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $90,140
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $76,110
    Syracuse, NY $70,030
    Binghamton, NY $64,830
    Rochester, NY $62,270

    Related occupations in Buffalo, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $43,640
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $76,390
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $40,670
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $43,080
    Machinists $59,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tool and Die Makers in Buffalo, NY is $40.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.55 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tool and Die Makers salary in Buffalo, NY is 34.4% 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 Buffalo?

    Entry-level Tool and Die Makers (10th percentile) earn around $49,930 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,540.