Tool and Die Makers Salary in Madison, WI

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

Median annual salary $63,020 -0.3% vs national
Median hourly $30.30
10th percentile $47,860
90th percentile $81,620
Employed locally 150
National median $63,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,860
    25th
    $50,620
    50th (median)
    $63,020
    75th
    $76,780
    90th
    $81,620

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Tool and Die Makers salary vs area income 73% Median Tool and Die Makers salary is 27% 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 Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $47,720
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $75,820
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $52,380
    Food Batchmakers $47,440
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $45,700
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $56,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tool and Die Makers in Madison, WI is $30.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.79 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tool and Die Makers salary in Madison, 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Tool and Die Makers (10th percentile) earn around $47,860 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,620.