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Tool and Die Makers Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Tool and Die Makers make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$77,030
Median Annual Salary
▼
-1.0% vs 2024
$75,120
Mean Salary
$77,030
Median Salary
$37.03
Hourly Rate
1,790 people work as Tool and Die Makers in California
Tool and Die Makers salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Tool and Die Makers in California earn a median salary of $77,030 per year ($6,419/month).
This is 17.9% above the national average of $65,332.
California ranks #5 out of 45 states for Tool and Die Makers pay.
Approximately 1,790 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries decreased by 1.0% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Tool and Die Makers
Analyze specifications, lay out metal stock, set up and operate machine tools, and fit and assemble parts to make and repair dies, cutting tools, jigs, fixtures, gauges, and machinists' hand tools.
Top Skills
Operations Monitoring
3.25
Operation and Control
3.25
Quality Control Analysis
3.25
Critical Thinking
3.12
Monitoring
3.12
Key Knowledge Areas
Mechanical
4.48
Mathematics
3.52
Production and Processing
3.48
Design
3.39
English Language
3.03
Typical Education: Post-Secondary Certificate
(40.9% of workers)
Salaries for Tool and Die Makers in California range from $45,710 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $104,260 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $54,640 and $92,510.
Median $77,030
P10: $45,710P25: $54,640P75: $92,510P90: $104,260
10th
$45,710
25th
$54,640
Median
$77,030
75th
$92,510
90th
$104,260
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$45,710
$21.98
$3,809
25th Percentile
$54,640
$26.27
$4,553
Median (50th)
$77,030
$37.03
$6,419
75th Percentile
$92,510
$44.48
$7,709
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$104,260
$50.12
$8,688
Note: The mean (average) salary of $75,120 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
How much do Tool and Die Makers make in California?
The median annual salary for Tool and Die Makers in California is $77,030 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $75,120.
What is the salary range for a Tool and Die Makers in California?
Salaries for Tool and Die Makers in California range from $45,710 at the 10th percentile to $104,260 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $54,640 and $92,510.
What is the starting salary for a Tool and Die Makers in California?
Entry-level Tool and Die Makers positions in California typically start around $45,710 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $54,640 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Tool and Die Makers in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 1,790 people are employed as Tool and Die Makers in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Tool and Die Makers in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Tool and Die Makers in California is approximately $37.03 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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