The median annual wage for Tool and Die Makers in California is $77,800 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $75,600.
Pay spans roughly $49,060 at the 10th percentile to $102,370 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $37.40 per hour. An estimated 1,380 people work as tool and die makers in California.
| Median (annual) | $77,800 |
| Mean (annual) | $75,600 |
| Median (hourly) | $37.40 |
| 10th percentile | $49,060 |
| 90th percentile | $102,370 |
| Employment | 1,380 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.