Tool and Die Makers Salary in Southeast Missouri

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $58,430 -7.5% vs national
Median hourly $28.09
10th percentile $39,520
90th percentile $73,630
Employed locally 50
National median $63,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,520
    25th
    $45,600
    50th (median)
    $58,430
    75th
    $72,890
    90th
    $73,630

    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

    Related occupations in Southeast Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $59,590
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $46,690
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $43,350
    Sewing Machine Operators $27,650
    Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood $35,260

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tool and Die Makers in Southeast Missouri is $28.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.55 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tool and Die Makers salary in Southeast Missouri is 7.5% 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 Southeast Missouri?

    Entry-level Tool and Die Makers (10th percentile) earn around $39,520 per year in Southeast Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,600.