Tool and Die Makers Salary in Alabama

Tool and die makers in Alabama earn the most in Huntsville (average $71,150 a year) and the least in Montgomery ($60,620), across the 5 Alabama metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the tool and die makers average at $63,350 and the median at $64,800 for 690 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $66,860.

Tool and Die Makers average salary by city in Alabama

Huntsville$71,150
Florence$65,500
Birmingham$61,980
Decatur$61,210
Montgomery$60,620

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Huntsville	$71,150	$73,050	$64,870	$55,908	93
Florence	$65,500	$68,290	$64,090	$52,058	85
Birmingham	$61,980	$64,800	$51,260	$49,385	92
Decatur	$61,210	$60,410	$50,260	$48,800	87
Montgomery	$60,620	$61,790	$49,950	$48,352	90

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; city occupational taxes (for example in Birmingham and Gadsden) are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Tool and Die Makers salary in other states

Tool and Die Makers salary by city and state

More about pay in Alabama

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-4111.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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