Tool and Die Makers Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cedar Rapids, IA

Median annual salary $61,210 -3.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.43
10th percentile $44,930
90th percentile $77,720
Employed locally 40
National median $63,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,930
    25th
    $56,060
    50th (median)
    $61,210
    75th
    $68,570
    90th
    $77,720

    Cedar Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,084 2023 • Census ACS
    Tool and Die Makers salary vs area income 79% Median Tool and Die Makers salary is 21% 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
    California $77,800
    Columbia, SC $72,800
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $70,270
    Columbia, MO $69,710
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $66,020
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $65,850

    Related occupations in Cedar Rapids, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$39,130
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$44,390
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$65,570
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$69,630
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$49,180
    Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$51,270

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tool and Die Makers in Cedar Rapids, IA is $29.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.58 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tool and Die Makers salary in Cedar Rapids, IA is 3.1% 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 Cedar Rapids?

    Entry-level Tool and Die Makers (10th percentile) earn around $44,930 per year in Cedar Rapids, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,060.