Tool and Die Makers Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $63,480 +0.5% vs national
Median hourly $30.52
10th percentile $45,930
90th percentile $90,270
Employed locally 1,300
National median $63,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,930
    25th
    $54,220
    50th (median)
    $63,480
    75th
    $74,310
    90th
    $90,270

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Tool and Die Makers salary vs area income 93% Median Tool and Die Makers salary is 7% 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
    Lima, OH $82,070
    Sandusky, OH $69,870
    Toledo, OH $64,480
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $63,530
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $63,050
    Youngstown-Warren, OH $62,720

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $42,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $71,220
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $47,110
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,120
    Machinists $57,290
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $44,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tool and Die Makers in Cleveland, OH is $30.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.35 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tool and Die Makers salary in Cleveland, OH is 0.5% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Tool and Die Makers (10th percentile) earn around $45,930 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,220.