Tool and Die Makers Salary in Sandusky, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sandusky, OH

Median annual salary $69,870 +10.6% vs national
Median hourly $33.59
10th percentile $44,730
90th percentile $85,440
Employed locally 40
National median $63,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,730
    25th
    $59,070
    50th (median)
    $69,870
    75th
    $85,440
    90th
    $85,440

    Sandusky economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,687 2023 • Census ACS
    Tool and Die Makers salary vs area income 99% Median Tool and Die Makers salary is 1% 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
    Lima, OH $82,070
    Toledo, OH $64,480
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $63,530
    Cleveland, OH $63,480
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $63,050
    Youngstown-Warren, OH $62,720

    Related occupations in Sandusky, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,750
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $44,000
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $74,240
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $50,950
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $49,450
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $50,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tool and Die Makers in Sandusky, OH is $33.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.70 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tool and Die Makers salary in Sandusky, OH is 10.6% 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 Sandusky?

    Entry-level Tool and Die Makers (10th percentile) earn around $44,730 per year in Sandusky, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,070.