Tool and Die Makers Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $54,920 -13.1% vs national
Median hourly $26.40
10th percentile $35,990
90th percentile $84,880
Employed locally 30
National median $63,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,990
    25th
    $45,100
    50th (median)
    $54,920
    75th
    $78,450
    90th
    $84,880

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Tool and Die Makers salary vs area income 81% Median Tool and Die Makers salary is 19% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $67,580
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $59,220

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,890
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $57,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $64,930
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $51,410
    Machinists $58,380
    Bakers $36,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tool and Die Makers in Tucson, AZ is $26.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.81 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tool and Die Makers salary in Tucson, AZ is 13.1% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Tool and Die Makers (10th percentile) earn around $35,990 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,100.