Tool and Die Makers Salary in Northern Michigan

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $58,740 -7% vs national
Median hourly $28.24
10th percentile $37,000
90th percentile $75,930
Employed locally 150
National median $63,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,000
    25th
    $49,270
    50th (median)
    $58,740
    75th
    $62,060
    90th
    $75,930

    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

    Related occupations in Northern Michigan

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$36,560
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$62,360
    Machinists$48,210
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$35,220
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$43,480
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$44,320

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tool and Die Makers in Northern Michigan is $28.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.41 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tool and Die Makers salary in Northern Michigan 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 Northern Michigan?

    Entry-level Tool and Die Makers (10th percentile) earn around $37,000 per year in Northern Michigan. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,270.