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Hourly Wage for Tool Design Engineer II Salary in the United States

What is the highest and lowest hourly pay for Tool Design Engineer II?

As of March 01, 2026, the average hourly rate for a Tool Design Engineer II in the United States is $44, which translates to an annual salary of about $90,695.

However, the hourly wage can vary significantly based on several factors. Here’s a detailed look at the typical pay range per hour:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $51 per hour
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $40 to $47 per hour
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $37 per hour
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Tool Design Engineer II Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $98,466 $8,206 $1,894 $47
Average $90,695 $7,558 $1,744 $44
25th Percentile $83,518 $6,960 $1,606 $40
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Key Factors That Influence Tool Design Engineer II Salaries

A Tool Design Engineer II's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Tool Design Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Tool Design Engineer II's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Tool Design Engineer I (0-2 years): $77,310
  • Tool Design Engineer II (2-4 years): $90,695
  • Tool Design Engineer III (4-7 years): $103,283
  • Tool Design Engineer IV (7+ years): $125,212
  • Tool Design Engineer V (7-10 years): $147,663
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Tool Design Engineer I0-2 years$77,310
Tool Design Engineer II2-4 years$90,695
Tool Design Engineer III4-7 years$103,283
Tool Design Engineer IV7+ years$125,212
Tool Design Engineer V7-10 years$147,663
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How Do Tool Design Engineer II Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Tool Design Engineer IIs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $100,418.
  • California: $100,037.
  • Massachusetts: $98,703.

Top Paying Cities for Tool Design Engineer IIs

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $114,394
  • San Francisco: $113,269
  • Oakland: $110,757

What Skills Can Increase a Tool Design Engineer II's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Planning (Mentioned in 7.69% Job Postings): An act or process of making or carrying out plans. Establishment of goals, policies, and procedures for a social or economic unit city planning business planning.
  • Open Access (Mentioned in 3.85% Job Postings): Open Access (OA) refers to all electronic resources that are made widely available on the internet without licensing and copyright restrictions. Open Access resources can include articles, journals, books, conference proceedings, theses, music, etc.
  • Feasibility Studies (Mentioned in 1.92% Job Postings): A feasibility study is the initial design stage to any project or plan. As the name implies, a feasibility study is an analysis into the viability of an idea.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Planning 7.69%
Open Access 3.85%
Feasibility Studies 1.92%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Tool Design Engineer II's salary.
  • Goal Oriented: Can increase your salary by up to 16%.
  • Lean Manufacturing: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
  • Exploration: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Goal Oriented
 $105,206
16%
Lean Manufacturing
 $104,299
15%
Exploration
 $98,858
9%
Lean
 $98,858
9%
Project Management
 $95,230
5%
Manufacturing Processes
 $95,230
5%
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How Education impacts a Tool Design Engineer II's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Tool Design Engineer IIs enter the field with a Associate's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Tool Design Engineer II with a Associate's Degree is between $86,494 and $93,409).

Tool Design Engineer II Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Tool Design Engineer II
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 28.6%
High School 50.0%
Associates 28.6%
Bachelors 50.0%
Masters 21.4%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Tool Design Engineer II Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Tool Design Engineer II's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$83,518
Average $90,695/year
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$6,960
Average $7,558/month
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Average $1,744/week
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Average $44/hour
$47
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $98,466 $8,206 $1,894 $47
Average $90,695 $7,558 $1,744 $44
25th Percentile $83,518 $6,960 $1,606 $40

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FAQ about Tool Design Engineer II

1. What are the responsibilities of Tool Design Engineer II?

Designs and develops tools and machinery used to facilitate and optimize manufacturing processes. Reviews product design and build requirements to determine tooling concepts, design options, testing plans, and specifications. Develops designs for fixtures, jigs, gauges, cutting and forming tools, carts, racks, and other items to support production. Utilizes Computer-Aided Design (CAD) to create accurate, complete, and concise design models and documentation to fabricate tools. Estimates costs, resource requirements, and materials required for tools. May manage the sourcing, quoting, or procurement of purchased tools. Typically requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Typically requires 2 -4 years of related experience.

2. What are the skills of Tool Design Engineer II

Specify the abilities and skills that a person needs in order to carry out the specified job duties. Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Planning: An act or process of making or carrying out plans. Establishment of goals, policies, and procedures for a social or economic unit city planning business planning.

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Open Access: Open Access (OA) refers to all electronic resources that are made widely available on the internet without licensing and copyright restrictions. Open Access resources can include articles, journals, books, conference proceedings, theses, music, etc.

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Feasibility Studies: A feasibility study is the initial design stage to any project or plan. As the name implies, a feasibility study is an analysis into the viability of an idea.

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