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Tool and Die Makers pay in New Jersey

In New Jersey, the median pay for tool and die makers is $35.80 an hour ($74,460 a year). About 540 people work in this job there.

$35.80Median hourly pay
$60,480–$85,430Middle half of workers, yearly
540People in this job in New Jersey

That is 16% higher than the U.S. median ($64,050). New Jersey ranks 6th of 45 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for tool and die makers in New Jersey

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$23.51$48,890
25% of workers$29.08$60,480
Half of workers (median)$35.80$74,460
75% of workers$41.07$85,430
90% of workers$46.62$96,960

New Jersey unemployment rate: 4.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for tool and die makers

  • Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Long-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: -9.2% over ten years, declining · about 4,300 openings a year (BLS)

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Machinists$63,190
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$39,950
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$44,450
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$51,180
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$53,680

Other job titles for this job

Tool MakerTool RepairerTool and Die MachinistTooling TechnicianTooling TechBench Tool MakerBroach SetterCam MakerCarbide Tool MakerCutlery and Tools Saw MakerDie AssemblerDie Baker

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.