Tool and Die Makers pay range in Raleigh
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,260 a year or less, while the top 10% make $76,900 or more. The middle half of tool and die makers in Raleigh earn between $48,360 and $65,430.
- $39K10th
- $48K25th
- $61KMedian
- $65K75th
- $77K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $59,100 | $4,925 | $28.41 |
| Median | $60,590 | $5,049 | $29.13 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $48,360 | $4,030 | $23.25 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $65,430 | $5,452 | $31.46 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Tool and Die Makers pay in Raleigh vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Tool and die makers in Raleigh earn 3% less than the North Carolina average ($60,950) and 12% less than the U.S. average ($66,860). At the median the gap is -5% against the U.S. median of $64,050.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh | $59,100 | $60,590 | $39,260 | $76,900 | 110 |
| North Carolina | $60,950 | $61,060 | $43,770 | $79,180 | 1,580 |
| United States | $66,860 | $64,050 | $44,680 | $92,680 | 56,930 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Tool and Die Makers salary after taxes in Raleigh
On the average salary of $59,100, a single filer in Raleigh takes home about $47,817 a year, or $3,985 a month and $1,839 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Raleigh a good place for tool and die makers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Raleigh area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 98.2), so the average $59,100 buys what about $60,210 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Raleigh ($51,990). A typical home costs $438,364, or 7.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Tool and Die Makers salary in other North Carolina cities
Raleigh ranks 6th of 7 North Carolina metro areas for this job; Burlington pays the most ($69,750).
- Burlington$69,750
- Charlotte$62,830
- Asheville$62,190
- Hickory$61,460
- Greensboro$60,930
- Raleigh$59,100
- Winston-Salem$58,340
Highest-paying cities for tool and die makers
Seattle, WA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($107,510).
- Seattle, WA$107,510
- San Francisco, CA$90,660
- Albany, NY$83,480
- San Diego, CA$80,280
- Wichita, KS$80,080
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Tool and Die Makers salary in Raleigh: questions
How much do tool and die makers make an hour in Raleigh?
$28.41 an hour on average, and $29.13 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level tool and die makers salary in Raleigh?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,260 a year and the 25th percentile is $48,360, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the tool and die makers take-home pay in Raleigh?
About $47,817 a year ($3,985 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $59,100.
Do tool and die makers earn more in Raleigh than elsewhere?
The average here is 12% less than the U.S. average for this job ($66,860).
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; area Raleigh-Cary, NC (39580). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.6%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.41, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.41).
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