Median hourly earnings of tool and die makers were $20.55 in May 2004. The middle 50 percent earned between $16.70 and $25.93. The lowest 10 percent had earnings of less than $13.57, while the top 10 percent earned more than $31.19. Median hourly earnings in the manufacturing industries employing the largest numbers of tool and die makers in May 2004 are:
| Motor vehicle parts manufacturing |
$26.93 |
| Plastics product manufacturing |
20.17 |
| Forging and stamping |
20.09 |
| Metalworking machinery manufacturing |
19.82 |
| Machine shops; turned product; and screw, nut, and bolt manufacturing |
18.84 |
Apprentice’s pay is tied to their skill level. As they gain more skills and reach specific levels of performance and experience, their pay increases.
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