Tool and Die Makers Salary in Utica, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Utica-Rome, NY

Median annual salary $59,650 -5.6% vs national
Median hourly $28.68
10th percentile $43,910
90th percentile $73,050
Employed locally 40
National median $63,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,910
    25th
    $50,070
    50th (median)
    $59,650
    75th
    $70,250
    90th
    $73,050

    Utica economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,830 2023 • Census ACS
    Tool and Die Makers salary vs area income 87% Median Tool and Die Makers salary is 13% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $98,080
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $90,140
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $84,900
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $76,110
    Syracuse, NY $70,030
    Binghamton, NY $64,830

    Related occupations in Utica, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,440
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $37,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $73,690
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,140
    Machinists $48,970
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $50,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tool and Die Makers in Utica, NY is $28.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.12 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tool and Die Makers salary in Utica, NY is 5.6% 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 Utica?

    Entry-level Tool and Die Makers (10th percentile) earn around $43,910 per year in Utica, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,070.