Tool and Die Makers
Make and repair dies, cutting tools, jigs, fixtures, gauges, and machinists' hand tools.
Quick Facts
Wages: |
Above the statewide median $30.51 / hour Read more about wages |
Outlook: |
Shrinking
Growth rate: 1.5% Read more about outlook |
Education: |
Vocational training is typically required. |
On the Job: |
Typical Work Tasks
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Job Title Examples: |
Jig and Fixture Builder Jig and Fixture Repairer Toolmaker See more job title examples |
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Wages & Outlook
Typical Wages
Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.
This career pays above the statewide median wage.
Wages for Tool and Die Makers *
U S |
$24.4 | $30.58 | $36.82 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$24.64 | $30.51 | $36.39 |
Central Minnesota |
$28.91 | $32.49 | $38.11 |
Northwest Minnesota |
$23.95 | $30.47 | $30.51 |
Southeast Minnesota |
$28.44 | $31.77 | $35.3 |
Southwest Minnesota |
$23.45 | $31.06 | $43.14 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$24.84 | $30.67 | $38.3 |
* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.
Employment
In Minnesota, there are 1190 workers employed in this small career.
Where do Tool and Die Makers most often work?
- Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
- Machinery Manufacturing
- Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
- Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing
- Primary Metal Manufacturing
Current Demand
This career is currently in moderate demand.
Future Demand
This career is shrinking.
There will be a need for about 1874 new Tool and Die Makers to meet market demand between 2020-2030. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth.