Tool and Die Makers Salary in Tampa, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $61,240 -3.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.44
10th percentile $42,780
90th percentile $74,850
Employed locally 90
National median $63,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,780
    25th
    $48,380
    50th (median)
    $61,240
    75th
    $72,190
    90th
    $74,850

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 2023 • Census ACS
    Tool and Die Makers salary vs area income 86% Median Tool and Die Makers salary is 14% 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
    Jacksonville, FL $71,050
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $70,360
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $70,270
    Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $66,190
    Florida $62,570
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $61,350

    Related occupations in Tampa, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,510
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,710
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $36,660
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $36,960
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tool and Die Makers in Tampa, FL is $29.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.91 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tool and Die Makers salary in Tampa, FL is 3.1% 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 Tampa?

    Entry-level Tool and Die Makers (10th percentile) earn around $42,780 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,380.