Tool and Die Makers Salary in Kenosha, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kenosha, WI

Median annual salary $73,880 +16.9% vs national
Median hourly $35.52
10th percentile $53,350
90th percentile $81,810
Employed locally 30
National median $63,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,350
    25th
    $61,600
    50th (median)
    $73,880
    75th
    $79,970
    90th
    $81,810

    Kenosha economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,412 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
    Wichita, KS $81,230
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $76,600
    Sheboygan, WI $73,170
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $71,880
    Appleton, WI $69,170
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $68,340

    Related occupations in Kenosha, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,550
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $72,350
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $44,460
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,720
    Food Batchmakers $45,160
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $45,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tool and Die Makers in Kenosha, WI is $35.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.75 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tool and Die Makers salary in Kenosha, WI is 16.9% 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 Kenosha?

    Entry-level Tool and Die Makers (10th percentile) earn around $53,350 per year in Kenosha, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,600.