Tool and Die Makers Salary in Raleigh, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Raleigh-Cary, NC

Median annual salary $60,170 -4.8% vs national
Median hourly $28.93
10th percentile $46,570
90th percentile $78,170
Employed locally 110
National median $63,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,570
    25th
    $48,900
    50th (median)
    $60,170
    75th
    $66,530
    90th
    $78,170

    Raleigh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,066 2023 • Census ACS
    Tool and Die Makers salary vs area income 63% Median Tool and Die Makers salary is 37% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $85,290
    Burlington, NC $75,750
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $75,030
    Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $66,190
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $65,980
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $64,740

    Related occupations in Raleigh, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,640
    Production Workers, All Other $39,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $71,670
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,490
    Bakers $35,780
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $54,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tool and Die Makers in Raleigh, NC is $28.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.97 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tool and Die Makers salary in Raleigh, NC is 4.8% 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 Raleigh?

    Entry-level Tool and Die Makers (10th percentile) earn around $46,570 per year in Raleigh, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,900.