Tool and Die Makers Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pittsburgh, PA

Median annual salary $58,860 -6.8% vs national
Median hourly $28.30
10th percentile $43,860
90th percentile $72,440
Employed locally 590
National median $63,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,860
    25th
    $49,770
    50th (median)
    $58,860
    75th
    $63,430
    90th
    $72,440

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 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
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $70,360
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $70,270
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $68,340
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $67,810
    Spartanburg, SC $66,660
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $66,020

    Related occupations in Pittsburgh, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $74,680
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,890
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $44,220
    Machinists $50,050
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $51,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tool and Die Makers in Pittsburgh, PA is $28.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.71 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tool and Die Makers salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 6.8% 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 Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Tool and Die Makers (10th percentile) earn around $43,860 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,770.