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 $50,084, a Tool and Die Maker II (1-3 years)earns $64,798, a Tool Maker (3-5 years)earns $72,639, a Tool and Die Maker IV (5-7 years)earns $81,113, a Tool, Die, and Gauge Making Supervisor I (7+ years)earns $85,581,

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 $79,820, California $79,517, Massachusetts $78,457. 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: $78,741; Tool and Die Maker: $70,646; Tool Maker III: $70,590; Tool and Die Maker III: $70,515.

Tool Maker Salary in Delaware

How much does a Tool Maker make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Tool Maker in Delaware is $73,007 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): $82,581
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $65,599 to $78,018
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $58,854

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Tool Maker Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$78,018	$6,502	$1,500	$38
Average	$73,007	$6,084	$1,404	$35
25th Percentile	$65,599	$5,467	$1,262	$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.

How Experience Level Affects Tool Maker Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Tool 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): $50,084
Early Career (1-2 years): $64,798
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $72,639
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $81,113
Expert (over 8 years): $85,581

Levels	Salary
Tool and ... Level Tool Maker	$50,084
Tool and ... Level Tool Maker	$64,798
Tool Make... Level Tool Maker	$72,639
Tool and ... Level Tool Maker	$81,113
Tool, Die... Level Tool Maker	$85,581

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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: $79,820.
California: $79,517.
Massachusetts: $78,457.

District of Columbia $79,820 California $79,517 Massachusetts $78,457 Washington $78,169 New Jersey $78,140 Alaska $78,039 Connecticut $77,044 New York $76,641

Hawaii $75,350 Rhode Island $74,745 Maryland $74,334 Minnesota $73,771 Colorado $73,555 Illinois $73,483 Oregon $73,209 Delaware $73,007

New Hampshire $72,880 Virginia $72,596 Pennsylvania $71,767 Nevada $71,349 North Dakota $71,212 Michigan $70,996 Wisconsin $70,917 Vermont $70,758

Texas $70,318 Maine $70,289 Arizona $70,246 Ohio $70,196 Georgia $69,532 Indiana $69,201 Wyoming $69,136 Utah $69,035

Iowa $68,992 Kansas $68,646 Louisiana $68,545 North Carolina $68,509 Missouri $68,494 Florida $68,213 Montana $68,062 Nebraska $67,918

Kentucky $67,838 South Carolina $67,550 Tennessee $67,370 Idaho $67,298 New Mexico $66,771 Oklahoma $66,656 Alabama $66,231 South Dakota $65,517

Arkansas $65,128 West Virginia $64,919 Mississippi $64,291

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: $72,679
Little Creek: $73,211
Magnolia: $73,105

Lincoln, DE $72,679 Little Creek, DE $73,211 Magnolia, DE $73,105 Milford, DE $72,863 Marydel, DE $72,983 Millsboro, DE $72,374 Millville, DE $72,485 Milton, DE $72,611

Nassau, DE $72,663 Ocean View, DE $72,473 Rehoboth Beach, DE $72,612 Seaford, DE $72,653 Selbyville, DE $72,353 Smyrna, DE $73,261 Viola, DE $72,924 Woodside, DE $73,120

Bear, DE $72,951 Newark, DE $72,924 Claymont, DE $73,073 Delaware City, DE $72,996 Hockessin, DE $72,917 Kirkwood, DE $72,983 Middletown, DE $73,011 Montchanin, DE $72,934

New Castle, DE $72,945 Odessa, DE $73,047 Port Penn, DE $73,096 Rockland, DE $72,941 Saint Georges, DE $72,988 Townsend, DE $73,100 Winterthur, DE $72,950 Lewes, DE $72,639

Wilmington, DE $72,921 Dover, DE $73,211 Dover Afb, DE $72,825 Bethany Beach, DE $72,397 Bethel, DE $72,472 Bridgeville, DE $72,642 Camden Wyoming, DE $73,004 Cheswold, DE $73,187

Clayton, DE $73,189 Dagsboro, DE $72,346 Delmar, DE $72,230 Ellendale, DE $72,449 Felton, DE $72,857 Fenwick Island, DE $72,362 Frankford, DE $72,236 Frederica, DE $72,929

Georgetown, DE $72,319 Greenwood, DE $72,654 Harbeson, DE $72,396 Harrington, DE $72,765 Hartly, DE $72,991 Houston, DE $72,661 Kenton, DE $73,193 Laurel, DE $72,276

Yorklyn, DE $72,939

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.

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$65,599

Average $73,007/year

$78,018

$5,467

Average $6,084/month

$6,502

$1,262

Average $1,404/week

$1,500

$32

Average $35/hour

$38

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$78,018	$6,502	$1,500	$38
Average	$73,007	$6,084	$1,404	$35
25th Percentile	$65,599	$5,467	$1,262	$32

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