Tool and Die Makers Salary in Waterloo, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA

Median annual salary $61,850 -2.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.74
10th percentile $49,710
90th percentile $75,710
Employed locally 90
National median $63,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,710
    25th
    $57,850
    50th (median)
    $61,850
    75th
    $62,070
    90th
    $75,710

    Waterloo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,916 2023 • Census ACS
    Tool and Die Makers salary vs area income 90% Median Tool and Die Makers salary is 10% 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
    California $77,800
    Columbia, SC $72,800
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $70,270
    Columbia, MO $69,710
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $66,020
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $65,850

    Related occupations in Waterloo, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $48,120
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $49,220
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $47,630
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $48,420
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $75,420
    Production Workers, All Other $48,700

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tool and Die Makers in Waterloo, IA is $29.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.94 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tool and Die Makers salary in Waterloo, IA is 2.1% 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 Waterloo?

    Entry-level Tool and Die Makers (10th percentile) earn around $49,710 per year in Waterloo, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,850.