Tool and Die Makers Salary in York, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • York-Hanover, PA

Median annual salary $65,980 +4.4% vs national
Median hourly $31.72
10th percentile $45,160
90th percentile $75,880
Employed locally 140
National median $63,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,160
    25th
    $48,990
    50th (median)
    $65,980
    75th
    $73,900
    90th
    $75,880

    York economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,238 2023 • Census ACS
    Tool and Die Makers salary vs area income 80% Median Tool and Die Makers salary is 20% 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
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $70,360
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $70,270
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $68,340
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $67,810
    Spartanburg, SC $66,660
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $66,020

    Related occupations in York, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $74,010
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,000
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $44,860
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $51,370
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $38,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tool and Die Makers in York, PA is $31.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.74 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tool and Die Makers salary in York, PA is 4.4% 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 York?

    Entry-level Tool and Die Makers (10th percentile) earn around $45,160 per year in York, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,990.