Tool and Die Makers Salary in Wausau, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wausau, WI

Median annual salary $63,380 +0.3% vs national
Median hourly $30.47
10th percentile $48,620
90th percentile $76,710
Employed locally 60
National median $63,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,620
    25th
    $53,230
    50th (median)
    $63,380
    75th
    $75,590
    90th
    $76,710

    Wausau economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,185 2023 • Census ACS
    Tool and Die Makers salary vs area income 83% Median Tool and Die Makers salary is 17% 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
    Wichita, KS $81,230
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $76,600
    Kenosha, WI $73,880
    Sheboygan, WI $73,170
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $71,880
    Appleton, WI $69,170

    Related occupations in Wausau, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,510
    Food Batchmakers $46,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $72,370
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $53,400
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,670
    Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $47,390

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tool and Die Makers in Wausau, WI is $30.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.08 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tool and Die Makers salary in Wausau, WI is 0.3% above 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 Wausau?

    Entry-level Tool and Die Makers (10th percentile) earn around $48,620 per year in Wausau, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,230.