Tool and Die Makers Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $67,580 +7% vs national
Median hourly $32.49
10th percentile $48,920
90th percentile $84,460
Employed locally 230
National median $63,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,920
    25th
    $54,840
    50th (median)
    $67,580
    75th
    $75,790
    90th
    $84,460

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Tool and Die Makers salary vs area income 80% Median Tool and Die Makers salary is 20% 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
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $59,220
    Tucson, AZ $54,920

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,440
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $50,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $74,160
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $54,650
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $44,510
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $40,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tool and Die Makers in Phoenix, AZ is $32.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.92 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tool and Die Makers salary in Phoenix, AZ is 7% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Tool and Die Makers (10th percentile) earn around $48,920 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,840.