The median annual wage for Tool and Die Makers in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA is $62,900 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $64,600.
Pay spans roughly $51,170 at the 10th percentile to $80,910 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $30.24 per hour. An estimated 80 people work as tool and die makers in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA.
| Median (annual) | $62,900 |
| Mean (annual) | $64,600 |
| Median (hourly) | $30.24 |
| 10th percentile | $51,170 |
| 90th percentile | $80,910 |
| Employment | 80 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.