Tool and Die Makers pay in Tennessee
$61,420avg. a year
$29.53 an hour · 2,930 employed
Tool and Die Makers in Tennessee earn an average of $61,420 a year. That is $5,440 (8%) less than the U.S. average of $66,860. The best-paying metro area is Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN at $69,700.
$60,760Median pay
$29.53Average hourly
+27%Avg. pay since 2020
#33Of 45 states
Top-paying Tennessee metro areas
Average pay for tool and die makers by metro area. Swipe to see all 8.
1810 jobs
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
$69,700
$33.51 an hour
2260 jobs
Chattanooga, TN-GA
$63,350
$30.46 an hour
3120 jobs
Memphis, TN-MS-AR
$62,110
$29.86 an hour
4500 jobs
Knoxville, TN
$61,160
$29.41 an hour
5110 jobs
Jackson, TN
$56,860
$27.34 an hour
660 jobs
Johnson City, TN
$54,390
$26.15 an hour
7180 jobs
Morristown, TN
$51,760
$24.89 an hour
870 jobs
Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA
$51,680
$24.85 an hour
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Tool and Die Makers pay in Tennessee, charted
Pay over time
Tennessee, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Tennessee tool and die makers work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Tennessee vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $66,860 | $32.14 |
| Tennessee | $61,420 | $29.53 |
| Kentucky | $67,520 | $32.46 |
| Missouri | $66,460 | $31.95 |
| Virginia | $64,970 | $31.24 |
| Alabama | $63,350 | $30.46 |
| Georgia | $61,500 | $29.57 |
Related jobs in Tennessee
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$50,450
- Machinists$53,180
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$43,980
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$41,360
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47,590
- Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$46,330
Average pay, Tennessee, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do tool and die makers make in Tennessee?
The average is $61,420 a year, and the median is $60,760. That is $5,440 (8%) less than the U.S. average of $66,860.
What is the hourly wage in Tennessee?
$29.53 an hour on average; the median is $29.21.
Where in Tennessee do they earn the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN ($69,700), followed by Chattanooga, TN-GA ($63,350). The lowest average among 8 metro areas with data is Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA ($51,680).
How does Tennessee rank?
Tennessee ranks #33 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.