Tool and Die Makers Salary in Eau Claire, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eau Claire, WI

Median annual salary $62,970 -0.3% vs national
Median hourly $30.27
10th percentile $45,320
90th percentile $78,660
Employed locally 70
National median $63,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,320
    25th
    $54,590
    50th (median)
    $62,970
    75th
    $75,500
    90th
    $78,660

    Eau Claire economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,513 2023 • Census ACS
    Tool and Die Makers salary vs area income 87% Median Tool and Die Makers salary is 13% 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
    Wichita, KS $81,230
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $76,600
    Kenosha, WI $73,880
    Sheboygan, WI $73,170
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $71,880
    Appleton, WI $69,170

    Related occupations in Eau Claire, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $41,430
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $72,890
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $41,960
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $46,590
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $50,440
    Food Batchmakers $50,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tool and Die Makers in Eau Claire, WI is $30.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.08 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tool and Die Makers salary in Eau Claire, WI is 0.3% 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 Eau Claire?

    Entry-level Tool and Die Makers (10th percentile) earn around $45,320 per year in Eau Claire, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,590.