Tool and Die Makers Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $65,850 +4.2% vs national
Median hourly $31.66
10th percentile $46,020
90th percentile $88,630
Employed locally 130
National median $63,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,020
    25th
    $46,080
    50th (median)
    $65,850
    75th
    $80,540
    90th
    $88,630

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Tool and Die Makers salary vs area income 64% Median Tool and Die Makers salary is 36% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $103,200
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $85,290
    Connecticut $76,310
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $75,030
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $74,630
    Columbia, SC $72,800

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $79,570
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $46,010
    Bakers $39,460
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $58,180
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $47,440
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $44,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tool and Die Makers in Denver, CO is $31.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.58 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tool and Die Makers salary in Denver, CO is 4.2% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Tool and Die Makers (10th percentile) earn around $46,020 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,080.