Tool and Die Maker salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
A tool and die maker earns a median of $64,050 a year ($30.79 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $66,860. About 56,930 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $64,050
- Gross pay
- $2,463.46
- Federal income tax
- −$211.77
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$152.73
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$35.72
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $2,063.24
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $64,050
- Federal
- $5,506
- FICA
- $4,900
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $53,644
- Marginal federal rate
- 12.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
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BLS occupation: Tool and Die Makers. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 51-4111). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tool and die maker make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $30.79; the average is $32.14.
What is the salary range for a tool and die maker?
The bottom 10% earn under $44,680 and the top 10% earn over $92,680 a year.
How much is $64,050 after taxes?
About $53,644 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $50,913 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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