Tool and Die Makers pay in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue

In Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue (WA), the median pay for tool and die makers is $56.18 an hour ($116,850 a year). About 1,090 people work in this job there.

$56.18Median hourly pay
$108,010–$116,850Middle half of workers, yearly
1,090People in this job in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue (WA)

That is 82% higher than the U.S. median ($64,050). It is 7% higher than the Washington median ($109,390).

Pay range for tool and die makers in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue (WA)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$37.37$77,730
25% of workers$51.93$108,010
Half of workers (median)$56.18$116,850
75% of workers$56.18$116,850
90% of workers$56.18$116,850

Tool and Die Makers pay in Washington metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue (this page)$116,8501,090

Washington unemployment rate: 4.9% (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$74,560
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$66,240
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$53,930

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.