Tool and Die Makers Salary in Saginaw, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Saginaw, MI

Median annual salary $63,450 +0.4% vs national
Median hourly $30.51
10th percentile $46,790
90th percentile $93,650
Employed locally 220
National median $63,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,790
    25th
    $61,650
    50th (median)
    $63,450
    75th
    $93,650
    90th
    $93,650

    Saginaw economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,347 2023 • Census ACS
    Tool and Die Makers salary vs area income 109% Median Tool and Die Makers salary is 9% above 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
    Bay City, MI $84,610
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $72,300
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $70,270
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $68,340
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $67,500
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $67,140

    Related occupations in Saginaw, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,090
    Machinists $50,710
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $72,740
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,030
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $47,600
    Bakers $32,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tool and Die Makers in Saginaw, MI is $30.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.17 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tool and Die Makers salary in Saginaw, MI is 0.4% 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 Saginaw?

    Entry-level Tool and Die Makers (10th percentile) earn around $46,790 per year in Saginaw, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,650.