Tool and Die Makers Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $64,310 +1.8% vs national
Median hourly $30.92
10th percentile $49,100
90th percentile $83,070
Employed locally 70
National median $63,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,100
    25th
    $54,170
    50th (median)
    $64,310
    75th
    $79,500
    90th
    $83,070

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Tool and Die Makers salary vs area income 68% Median Tool and Die Makers salary is 32% 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
    Portland-South Portland, ME $76,500
    Connecticut $76,310
    Ogden, UT $75,060
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $74,630
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $73,130
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $71,880

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $71,080
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,240
    Production Workers, All Other $40,120
    Bakers $37,100
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $45,050

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tool and Die Makers make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Tool and Die Makers in Salt Lake City, UT is $30.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.51 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Tool and Die Makers salaries?

    The median Tool and Die Makers salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 1.8% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Tool and Die Makers (10th percentile) earn around $49,100 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,170.