Tool and Die Makers Salary in California

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 8 metro areas • California

Tool and Die Makers in California earn a median salary of $78,929 per year on average across 8 metro and nonmetro areas, +24.9% vs the national median of $63,180. An estimated 1,260 tool and die makers are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $52,300 to $98,080 depending on location.

$78,929 Avg median salary in California
$98,080 Highest paying metro
$52,300 Lowest paying metro
1,260 Employed in California

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      Tool and Die Makers salaries by city in California

      Metro area Median salary 25th pct 75th pct Employed
      San Jose, CA $98,080 $65,640 $108,860 40
      San Diego, CA $86,920 $66,540 $96,520 90
      San Francisco, CA $85,290 $59,910 $97,310 90
      Stockton, CA $80,280 $63,860 $84,750 30
      Los Angeles, CA $78,810 $58,110 $92,880 760
      Oxnard, CA $77,540 $65,740 $93,670 30
      Riverside, CA $72,210 $49,470 $83,350 180
      Modesto, CA $52,300 $44,500 $72,660 40

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