Tool and Die Makers pay range in Memphis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,290 a year or less, while the top 10% make $77,730 or more. The middle half of tool and die makers in Memphis earn between $50,580 and $75,100.
- $47K10th
- $51K25th
- $61KMedian
- $75K75th
- $78K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $62,110 | $5,176 | $29.86 |
| Median | $60,760 | $5,063 | $29.21 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $50,580 | $4,215 | $24.32 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $75,100 | $6,258 | $36.11 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Tool and Die Makers pay in Memphis vs. Tennessee and the U.S.
Tool and die makers in Memphis earn about the same as the Tennessee average ($61,420) and 7% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | $62,110 | $60,760 | $47,290 | $77,730 | 120 |
| Tennessee | $61,420 | $60,760 | $45,600 | $81,390 | 2,930 |
| 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 Memphis
On the average salary of $62,110, a single filer in Memphis takes home about $52,085 a year, or $4,340 a month and $2,003 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
The Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in TN | $52,085 | $4,340 |
| Working in MS | $50,333 | $4,194 |
| Working in AR | $50,274 | $4,190 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Memphis a good place for tool and die makers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Memphis area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.2), so the average $62,110 buys what about $67,380 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Memphis ($46,890). A typical home costs $247,229, or 4.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Tool and Die Makers salary in other Tennessee cities
Memphis ranks 3rd of 8 Tennessee metro areas for this job; Nashville pays the most ($69,700).
- Nashville$69,700
- Chattanooga$63,350
- Memphis$62,110
- Knoxville$61,160
- Jackson$56,860
- Johnson City$54,390
- Morristown$51,760
- Kingsport$51,680
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 Memphis: questions
How much do tool and die makers make an hour in Memphis?
$29.86 an hour on average, and $29.21 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level tool and die makers salary in Memphis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,290 a year and the 25th percentile is $50,580, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the tool and die makers take-home pay in Memphis?
About $52,085 a year ($4,340 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $62,110. Tennessee has no state income tax.
Do tool and die makers earn more in Memphis than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% 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 Memphis, TN-MS-AR (32820). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.3%.
- 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 no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.54, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.54).
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