Tool and Die Makers pay in Ohio

In Ohio, the median pay for tool and die makers is $29.94 an hour ($62,280 a year). About 5,520 people work in this job there.

$29.94Median hourly pay
$48,960–$75,410Middle half of workers, yearly
5,520People in this job in Ohio

That is 3% lower than the U.S. median ($64,050). Ohio ranks 27th of 45 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for tool and die makers in Ohio

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$20.23$42,080
25% of workers$23.54$48,960
Half of workers (median)$29.94$62,280
75% of workers$36.26$75,410
90% of workers$40.79$84,840

Tool and Die Makers pay in Ohio metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Lima$84,73070
Toledo$66,630540
Sandusky$65,46040
Cincinnati$64,270680
Cleveland$64,0701,280
Akron$61,440280
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek$61,020390
Youngstown-Warren$60,570200
Springfield$60,22090
Columbus$59,350310
Canton-Massillon$59,00090
Mansfield$58,710140

Ohio unemployment rate: 3.3% (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)

Related jobs in Ohio

JobMedian yearly pay
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$45,230
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46,420
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$43,930
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49,880
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$51,310
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$56,870
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$50,340
Machinists$57,940

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.