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

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

How does experience change A Tool Maker's salary?

A Tool Maker's salary grows with experience: a Tool and Die Maker I (0-1 years)earns $50,094, a Tool and Die Maker II (1-3 years)earns $64,788, a Tool Maker (3-5 years)earns $72,627, a Tool and Die Maker IV (5-7 years)earns $81,098, a Tool, Die, and Gauge Making Supervisor I (7+ years)earns $85,561,

What are the highest paying states for a Tool Maker?

Tool Maker salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Tool Maker roles are District of Columbia $79,807, California $79,504, Massachusetts $78,445. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Tool Maker roles make?

Salaries for Tool Maker level roles vary by specialization: Tool Maker IV: $78,790; Tool and Die Maker IV: $78,727; Tool and Die Maker: $70,634; Tool Maker III: $70,590; Tool and Die Maker III: $70,504.

Tool Maker Salary in Delaware

How much does a Tool Maker make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Tool Maker in Delaware is $72,995 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $35.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $82,555
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $65,585 to $77,999
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $58,838

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Tool Maker Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$77,999	$6,500	$1,500	$37
Average	$72,995	$6,083	$1,404	$35
25th Percentile	$65,585	$5,465	$1,261	$32

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Key Factors That Influence Tool Maker Salaries

A Tool 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.

Levels	Salary
Tool and ... Level Tool Maker	$50,094
Tool and ... Level Tool Maker	$64,788
Tool Make... Level Tool Maker	$72,627
Tool and ... Level Tool Maker	$81,098
Tool, Die... Level Tool Maker	$85,561

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

District of Columbia: $79,807.
California: $79,504.
Massachusetts: $78,445.

District of Columbia $79,807 California $79,504 Massachusetts $78,445 Washington $78,156 New Jersey $78,128 Alaska $78,027 Connecticut $77,032 New York $76,628

Hawaii $75,338 Rhode Island $74,733 Maryland $74,322 Minnesota $73,759 Colorado $73,543 Illinois $73,471 Oregon $73,197 Delaware $72,995

New Hampshire $72,869 Virginia $72,585 Pennsylvania $71,756 Nevada $71,338 North Dakota $71,201 Michigan $70,984 Wisconsin $70,905 Vermont $70,747

Texas $70,307 Maine $70,278 Arizona $70,235 Ohio $70,184 Georgia $69,521 Indiana $69,190 Wyoming $69,125 Utah $69,024

Iowa $68,981 Kansas $68,635 Louisiana $68,534 North Carolina $68,498 Missouri $68,483 Florida $68,202 Montana $68,051 Nebraska $67,907

Kentucky $67,827 South Carolina $67,539 Tennessee $67,359 Idaho $67,287 New Mexico $66,760 Oklahoma $66,645 Alabama $66,220 South Dakota $65,506

Arkansas $65,117 West Virginia $64,908 Mississippi $64,281

Top Paying Cities for Tool 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: $75,547
Little Creek: $74,848
Magnolia: $75,158

Lincoln, DE $75,547 Little Creek, DE $74,848 Magnolia, DE $75,158 Milford, DE $75,547 Marydel, DE $74,567 Millsboro, DE $75,547 Millville, DE $76,052 Milton, DE $75,547

Nassau, DE $75,547 Ocean View, DE $76,052 Rehoboth Beach, DE $76,052 Seaford, DE $74,754 Selbyville, DE $76,052 Smyrna, DE $74,480 Viola, DE $75,158 Woodside, DE $74,942

Bear, DE $73,932 Newark, DE $73,961 Claymont, DE $74,019 Delaware City, DE $73,961 Hockessin, DE $74,019 Kirkwood, DE $73,961 Middletown, DE $74,329 Montchanin, DE $74,019

New Castle, DE $74,019 Odessa, DE $74,430 Port Penn, DE $73,759 Rockland, DE $74,019 Saint Georges, DE $73,961 Townsend, DE $74,322 Winterthur, DE $74,019 Lewes, DE $75,547

Wilmington, DE $74,019 Dover, DE $74,812 Dover Afb, DE $74,985 Bethany Beach, DE $76,052 Bethel, DE $74,754 Bridgeville, DE $75,547 Camden Wyoming, DE $74,891 Cheswold, DE $74,639

Clayton, DE $74,451 Dagsboro, DE $76,052 Delmar, DE $74,754 Ellendale, DE $75,547 Felton, DE $75,547 Fenwick Island, DE $76,052 Frankford, DE $76,052 Frederica, DE $75,547

Georgetown, DE $75,547 Greenwood, DE $75,547 Harbeson, DE $75,547 Harrington, DE $75,547 Hartly, DE $74,415 Houston, DE $75,547 Kenton, DE $74,451 Laurel, DE $74,754

Yorklyn, DE $74,019

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

Understanding how a Tool 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.

Last Updated on April 01, 2026

$65,585

Average $72,995/year

$77,999

$5,465

Average $6,083/month

$6,500

$1,261

Average $1,404/week

$1,500

$32

Average $35/hour

$37

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$77,999	$6,500	$1,500	$37
Average	$72,995	$6,083	$1,404	$35
25th Percentile	$65,585	$5,465	$1,261	$32

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