Tool and Die Makers Salary in California
Tool and Die Makers in California earn a median of $77,030 a year, +20% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $77,030
- vs. U.S. median
- +20% ($64,050)
- Rank among states
- 5 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 1,790
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,710; the top 10% earn over $104,260. Nationally the range is $44,680 to $92,680.
States ranked near California
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- Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners$51,300 median in California
- Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$59,050 median in California
Tool and Die Makers pay in California
How much do tool and die makers make in California?
The median is $77,030 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,710 and the top 10% earn over $104,260. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for tool and die makers?
On pay alone it ranks 5 of 45 (+20% vs. the national median of $64,050). Living costs are not included.