What are the main factors that influence a Pattern Maker's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Pattern Maker?

The Pharmaceuticals industry offers the highest average compensation for Pattern Maker roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

How does experience change A Pattern Maker's salary?

A Pattern Maker's salary grows with experience: a Tool and Die Maker I (0-1 years)earns $50,355, a Tool and Die Maker II (1-3 years)earns $65,166, a Pattern Maker (3-5 years)earns $73,053, a Tool and Die Maker IV (5-7 years)earns $81,579, a Tool, Die, and Gauge Making Supervisor I (7+ years)earns $86,084,

What are the highest paying states for a Pattern Maker?

Pattern Maker salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Pattern Maker roles are District of Columbia $80,276, California $79,971, Massachusetts $78,905. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Pattern Maker roles make?

Salaries for Pattern Maker level roles vary by specialization: Surface Pattern Designer: $69,421; Assistant Pattern Maker: $61,672; Pattern Designer: $61,290; Cabinet Maker: $60,290; Mold Maker: $53,304.

Pattern Maker Salary in Delaware

How much does a Pattern Maker make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Pattern Maker in Delaware is $73,424 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $35.

However, a Pattern Maker's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $83,059
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $65,973 to $78,468
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $59,189

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Pattern Maker Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$78,468	$6,539	$1,509	$38
Average	$73,424	$6,119	$1,412	$35
25th Percentile	$65,973	$5,498	$1,269	$32

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Key Factors That Influence Pattern Maker Salaries

A Pattern Maker'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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Pattern Maker Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Pattern Maker'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:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $50,355
Early Career (1-2 years): $65,166
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $73,053
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $81,579
Expert (over 8 years): $86,084

Levels	Salary
Tool and ... Level Pattern Maker	$50,355
Tool and ... Level Pattern Maker	$65,166
Pattern M... Level Pattern Maker	$73,053
Tool and ... Level Pattern Maker	$81,579
Tool, Die... Level Pattern Maker	$86,084

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How Do Pattern Maker 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 Pattern Makers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $80,276.
California: $79,971.
Massachusetts: $78,905.

District of Columbia $80,276 California $79,971 Massachusetts $78,905 Washington $78,615 New Jersey $78,586 Alaska $78,485 Connecticut $77,484 New York $77,078

Hawaii $75,781 Rhode Island $75,172 Maryland $74,758 Minnesota $74,193 Colorado $73,975 Illinois $73,903 Oregon $73,627 Delaware $73,424

New Hampshire $73,297 Virginia $73,011 Pennsylvania $72,177 Nevada $71,757 North Dakota $71,619 Michigan $71,401 Wisconsin $71,322 Vermont $71,162

Texas $70,720 Maine $70,691 Arizona $70,647 Ohio $70,597 Georgia $69,930 Indiana $69,596 Wyoming $69,531 Utah $69,429

Iowa $69,386 Kansas $69,038 Louisiana $68,936 North Carolina $68,900 Missouri $68,885 Florida $68,603 Montana $68,450 Nebraska $68,305

Kentucky $68,226 South Carolina $67,936 Tennessee $67,754 Idaho $67,682 New Mexico $67,153 Oklahoma $67,037 Alabama $66,609 South Dakota $65,891

Arkansas $65,500 West Virginia $65,289 Mississippi $64,659

Top Paying Cities for Pattern Makers

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:

Lincoln: $73,094
Little Creek: $73,629
Magnolia: $73,523

Lincoln, DE $73,094 Little Creek, DE $73,629 Magnolia, DE $73,523 Milford, DE $73,279 Marydel, DE $73,400 Millsboro, DE $72,787 Millville, DE $72,899 Milton, DE $73,025

Nassau, DE $73,078 Ocean View, DE $72,887 Rehoboth Beach, DE $73,027 Seaford, DE $73,068 Selbyville, DE $72,766 Smyrna, DE $73,679 Viola, DE $73,340 Woodside, DE $73,537

Bear, DE $73,368 Newark, DE $73,340 Claymont, DE $73,490 Delaware City, DE $73,413 Hockessin, DE $73,334 Kirkwood, DE $73,400 Middletown, DE $73,428 Montchanin, DE $73,350

New Castle, DE $73,361 Odessa, DE $73,464 Port Penn, DE $73,513 Rockland, DE $73,357 Saint Georges, DE $73,405 Townsend, DE $73,518 Winterthur, DE $73,366 Lewes, DE $73,054

Wilmington, DE $73,337 Dover, DE $73,629 Dover Afb, DE $73,241 Bethany Beach, DE $72,810 Bethel, DE $72,885 Bridgeville, DE $73,057 Camden Wyoming, DE $73,421 Cheswold, DE $73,605

Clayton, DE $73,607 Dagsboro, DE $72,759 Delmar, DE $72,643 Ellendale, DE $72,863 Felton, DE $73,273 Fenwick Island, DE $72,775 Frankford, DE $72,648 Frederica, DE $73,346

Georgetown, DE $72,732 Greenwood, DE $73,069 Harbeson, DE $72,809 Harrington, DE $73,181 Hartly, DE $73,408 Houston, DE $73,076 Kenton, DE $73,611 Laurel, DE $72,688

Yorklyn, DE $73,355

Pattern Maker Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Pattern Maker roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 50% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Pharmaceuticals and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Pattern Maker positions in Retail & Wholesale or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Pattern Maker as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Pattern Maker

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Pharmaceuticals	$95,451	$46.0	30%
Energy & Utilities	$88,109	$42.0	20%
Financial Services	$84,438	$41.0	15%
Biotechnology	$80,767	$39.0	10%
Aerospace & Defense	$77,095	$37.0	5%

Pattern Maker Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Pattern Maker'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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$65,973

Average $73,424/year

$78,468

$5,498

Average $6,119/month

$6,539

$1,269

Average $1,412/week

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Average $35/hour

$38

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$78,468	$6,539	$1,509	$38
Average	$73,424	$6,119	$1,412	$35
25th Percentile	$65,973	$5,498	$1,269	$32

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