Tool and Die Makers

This post summarizes key statistics on Tool and Die Makers using nationally representative data. These statistics include education attainment distributions, income over the career, most common majors, and more.

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Age IncMed
20 34,362
25 48,617
30 61,239
35 67,192
40 72,094
45 66,945
50 69,635
55 73,300
60 72,094
65 68,044


Hours Worked Share
0-20 2.40
20-39 4.10
39-41 53.10
41-50 31.40
50-60 7.50
More than 60 1.40

Income Over Career

This chart provides the median income by age for Tool and Die Makers.

Ten Most Common Industries

Share Income Industry
21.90 63,527 Metalworking machinery
17.70 77,788 Motor vehicles and motor vehicle equipment
14.10 64,824 Machinery, except electrical, n.e.c.
4.50 73,715 Aircraft and parts
4.10 67,192 Metal forgings and stampings
3.80 68,044 Miscellaneous fabricated metal products
3.70 69,004 Miscellaneous plastics products
3.30 79,949 Electrical machinery, equipment, and supplies, n.e.c.
3.30 43,216 Manufacturing industries, n.s.
2.50 79,385 Medical, dental, and optical instruments and supplies

This table highlights the top industries people working as Tool and Die Makers work in, and how much they earn in each industry.

Education Distribution

This chart shows the maximal educational attainment of people working as Tool and Die Makers. Its meant to give a sense of the credentials required to work in this Occupation.

Ten Most Common Majors

This table highlights the top majors people working as Tool and Die Makers received, and how earnings vary by major.

Weekly Hours Distribution

This chart shows the distribution of typical weekly work hours of people working as Tool and Die Makers. Its meant to provide a sense of the work-life balance one should expect from this Occupation.

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