Tool and Die Makers Salary in Michigan

Tool and Die Makerss in Michigan have a median annual salary of $65,590, which works out to about $31.53 per hour, with a typical 25th–75th percentile range of $55,700 to $80,590, based on the latest BLS OEWS data.

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Tool and Die Makers pay in Michigan at a glance

Median annual salary

$65,590

Median hourly wage

$31.53/hr

Average annual salary

$68,670

Average hourly wage

$33.02/hr

25th percentile

$55,700

75th percentile

$80,590

10th percentile

$46,930

90th percentile

$92,910

People employed

9,420

Salary distribution

Reported wage points from the lowest to the highest paid tool and die makers roles in Michigan.

10th percentile
$46,930
25th percentile
$55,700
Median percentile
$65,590
75th percentile
$80,590
90th percentile
$92,910

Michigan vs U.S. salary

The median salary for tool and die makers roles in Michigan is about 2.4% above the U.S. median of $64,050 for the same occupation.

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How much does a tool and die makers make in Michigan?

Half of tool and die makers roles in Michigan report earning more than $65,590 a year and half report earning less — that is the median. The mean (average) of $68,670 is pulled up or down by the highest and lowest earners, which is why the median is usually the better benchmark.

Salary range

A quarter of reported salaries fall below $55,700 and a quarter are above $80,590, so most tool and die makers pay sits between those two figures. These percentiles describe how pay is spread across all reported roles — they are not a direct measure of years of experience.

What can affect tool and die makers pay?

  • Years of experience and level of responsibility
  • Employer type and size
  • Specialization within the occupation
  • Certifications and licensing
  • Industry
  • Hours worked, shift patterns and overtime
  • The local labor market where the job is based

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Methodology · Data sources

Salary figures are benchmarks and can vary by employer, experience, specialization, hours worked and other factors.