Tool and Die Makers Salary in Springfield, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, MO

Median annual salary $59,530 -5.8% vs national
Median hourly $28.62
10th percentile $46,610
90th percentile $79,710
Employed locally 80
National median $63,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,610
    25th
    $56,700
    50th (median)
    $59,530
    75th
    $65,520
    90th
    $79,710

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,488 2023 • Census ACS
    Tool and Die Makers salary vs area income 97% Median Tool and Die Makers salary is 3% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $85,290
    Kansas City, MO-KS $82,950
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $73,130
    Columbia, MO $69,710
    Richmond, VA $65,790
    Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $64,420

    Related occupations in Springfield, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,380
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $50,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $63,570
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,940
    Production Workers, All Other $37,670
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $48,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tool and Die Makers in Springfield, MO is $28.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.68 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tool and Die Makers salary in Springfield, MO is 5.8% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Tool and Die Makers (10th percentile) earn around $46,610 per year in Springfield, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,700.