How much does a Tool Maker make in Des Moines, IA? The average Tool Maker salary in Des Moines, IA is $72,251 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $63,971 and $80,052. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Tool Maker

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Essential Responsibilities: * Advises on metals machining, designing, and production problems. Designs, manufactures, or modifies special precision tools, gauge
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Butler Aerospace and Defense - GREENVILLE , SC
Tool Maker. Location: Greenville, SC. Job ID: #70864. Pay Range: $85-90 + AN HOUR. 12 MONTH CONTRACT. Lays out, fabricates, and assembles metalworking dies, mol
- 1 day ago
Butler Aerospace and Defense - ORLANDO , FL
Tool & Die Maker - 2nd Shift. Location: Orlando, FL. Job ID: #70803. Pay Range: $28-34. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE. Candidates must have 2+ years experience with Tool
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Garden Terrace Alzheimer's Center of Excellence (Aurora) - AURORA , CO
Position Summary. The PTA - Physical Therapy Assistant provides direct rehab care in physical therapy to patients upon physician referral under the supervision
- 15 days ago
Dental Center of Florence - FLORENCE , KY
Job Opportunity: Associate Dentist with Partnership Track. Are you ready to take your dental career to the next level with high earning potential, a clear path
- 34 days ago
Hudson Bay Health & Rehabilitation - VANCOUVER , WA
Company Overview. Hudson Bay Health & Rehabilitation is a premier healthcare provider specializing in rehabilitation and skilled nursing care. Our mission is to
- 95 days ago

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Tool Maker in Des Moines, IA. The base salary for Tool Maker ranges from $63,971 to $80,052 with the average base salary of $72,251. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $65,049 to $81,731 with the average total cash compensation of $73,546.

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