Tool and Die Makers Salary in Niles, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Niles, MI

Median annual salary $58,770 -7% vs national
Median hourly $28.25
10th percentile $37,570
90th percentile $73,390
Employed locally 130
National median $63,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,570
    25th
    $49,560
    50th (median)
    $58,770
    75th
    $66,420
    90th
    $73,390

    Niles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,152 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
    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 Niles, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $66,910
    Machinists $48,160
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $40,440
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $39,800
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $50,230

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tool and Die Makers in Niles, MI is $28.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.72 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tool and Die Makers salary in Niles, MI is 7% 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 Niles?

    Entry-level Tool and Die Makers (10th percentile) earn around $37,570 per year in Niles, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,560.