Tool and Die Makers Salary in Reading, PA

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

Median annual salary $62,840 -0.5% vs national
Median hourly $30.21
10th percentile $49,480
90th percentile $79,840
Employed locally 60
National median $63,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,480
    25th
    $53,760
    50th (median)
    $62,840
    75th
    $79,840
    90th
    $79,840

    Reading economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Tool and Die Makers salary vs area income 81% Median Tool and Die Makers salary is 19% 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 Reading, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $42,050
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $75,670
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $51,460
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $52,520
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $41,230
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $52,590

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tool and Die Makers in Reading, PA is $30.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tool and Die Makers salary in Reading, PA is 0.5% 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 Reading?

    Entry-level Tool and Die Makers (10th percentile) earn around $49,480 per year in Reading, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,760.