Tool and Die Makers pay in Ohio
$63,170avg. a year
$30.37 an hour · 5,520 employed
Tool and Die Makers in Ohio earn an average of $63,170 a year. That is $3,690 (6%) less than the U.S. average of $66,860. The best-paying metro area is Lima, OH at $77,690.
$62,280Median pay
$30.37Average hourly
+20%Avg. pay since 2020
#29Of 45 states
Top-paying Ohio metro areas
Average pay for tool and die makers by metro area. Swipe to see all 12.
170 jobs
Lima, OH
$77,690
$37.35 an hour
2540 jobs
Toledo, OH
$68,240
$32.81 an hour
3680 jobs
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
$66,360
$31.90 an hour
41,280 jobs
Cleveland, OH
$65,240
$31.37 an hour
540 jobs
Sandusky, OH
$64,760
$31.14 an hour
690 jobs
Springfield, OH
$63,140
$30.36 an hour
7200 jobs
Youngstown-Warren, OH
$62,390
$30.00 an hour
8280 jobs
Akron, OH
$61,450
$29.54 an hour
990 jobs
Canton-Massillon, OH
$61,440
$29.54 an hour
10390 jobs
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH
$60,940
$29.30 an hour
11140 jobs
Mansfield, OH
$58,650
$28.20 an hour
12310 jobs
Columbus, OH
$58,620
$28.18 an hour
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Tool and Die Makers pay in Ohio, charted
Pay over time
Ohio, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Ohio tool and die makers work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Ohio vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $66,860 | $32.14 |
| Ohio | $63,170 | $30.37 |
| Indiana | $69,620 | $33.47 |
| Michigan | $68,670 | $33.02 |
| Kentucky | $67,520 | $32.46 |
| Pennsylvania | $61,690 | $29.66 |
| West Virginia | $50,880 | $24.46 |
Related jobs in Ohio
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$53,370
- Machinists$56,670
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46,370
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46,060
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49,000
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47,070
Average pay, Ohio, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do tool and die makers make in Ohio?
The average is $63,170 a year, and the median is $62,280. That is $3,690 (6%) less than the U.S. average of $66,860.
What is the hourly wage in Ohio?
$30.37 an hour on average; the median is $29.94.
Where in Ohio do they earn the most?
Lima, OH ($77,690), followed by Toledo, OH ($68,240). The lowest average among 12 metro areas with data is Columbus, OH ($58,620).
How does Ohio rank?
Ohio ranks #29 of 45 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 51-4111. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national tool and die makers page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.