Tool and Die Makers Salary in Owensboro, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Owensboro, KY

Median annual salary $63,800 +1% vs national
Median hourly $30.67
10th percentile $38,710
90th percentile $68,260
Employed locally 90
National median $63,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,710
    25th
    $51,500
    50th (median)
    $63,800
    75th
    $65,600
    90th
    $68,260

    Owensboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Tool and Die Makers salary vs area income 97% Median Tool and Die Makers salary is 3% 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
    Lexington-Fayette, KY $78,840
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $71,570
    Sandusky, OH $69,870
    Bowling Green, KY $64,770
    Kentucky $64,620
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $63,530

    Related occupations in Owensboro, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $57,480
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $50,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $67,140
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $35,040
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,680
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $38,710

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tool and Die Makers in Owensboro, KY is $30.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.69 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tool and Die Makers salary in Owensboro, KY is 1% 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 Owensboro?

    Entry-level Tool and Die Makers (10th percentile) earn around $38,710 per year in Owensboro, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,500.