Tool and Die Makers Salary in Oshkosh, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Oshkosh-Neenah, WI

Median annual salary $62,310 -1.4% vs national
Median hourly $29.96
10th percentile $42,030
90th percentile $77,980
Employed locally 80
National median $63,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,030
    25th
    $56,420
    50th (median)
    $62,310
    75th
    $73,600
    90th
    $77,980

    Oshkosh economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,873 2023 • Census ACS
    Tool and Die Makers salary vs area income 86% Median Tool and Die Makers salary is 14% 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 Oshkosh, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$55,460
    Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$54,300
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$76,910
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$45,040
    Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$51,260
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$52,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tool and Die Makers in Oshkosh, WI is $29.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.43 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tool and Die Makers salary in Oshkosh, WI is 1.4% 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 Oshkosh?

    Entry-level Tool and Die Makers (10th percentile) earn around $42,030 per year in Oshkosh, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,420.