Tool and Die Makers Salary in Connecticut

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Connecticut nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $74,630 +18.1% vs national
Median hourly $35.88
10th percentile $48,190
90th percentile $92,710
Employed locally 100
National median $63,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,190
    25th
    $50,810
    50th (median)
    $74,630
    75th
    $80,640
    90th
    $92,710

    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

    Related occupations in Connecticut

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$42,160
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$76,920
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$49,940
    Machinists$57,210
    Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49,120
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$40,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tool and Die Makers in Connecticut is $35.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.72 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tool and Die Makers salary in Connecticut is 18.1% 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 Connecticut?

    Entry-level Tool and Die Makers (10th percentile) earn around $48,190 per year in Connecticut. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,810.