Tool and Die Makers Salary in Kalamazoo, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kalamazoo-Portage, MI

Median annual salary $59,220 -6.3% vs national
Median hourly $28.47
10th percentile $39,350
90th percentile $80,800
Employed locally 90
National median $63,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,350
    25th
    $49,300
    50th (median)
    $59,220
    75th
    $70,370
    90th
    $80,800

    Kalamazoo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Tool and Die Makers salary vs area income 84% Median Tool and Die Makers salary is 16% 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
    Bay City, MI $84,610
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $72,300
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $70,270
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $68,340
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $67,500
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $67,140

    Related occupations in Kalamazoo, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,030
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,700
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $46,050
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $48,010
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $41,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tool and Die Makers in Kalamazoo, MI is $28.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.30 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tool and Die Makers salary in Kalamazoo, MI is 6.3% 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 Kalamazoo?

    Entry-level Tool and Die Makers (10th percentile) earn around $39,350 per year in Kalamazoo, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,300.