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As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Tool Room Manager in Kentucky is $146,933 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $71.
However, a Tool Room Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:
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Tool Room Manager Salaries by Percentile
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $154,369 | $12,864 | $2,969 | $74 |
| Average | $146,933 | $12,244 | $2,826 | $71 |
| 25th Percentile | $140,424 | $11,702 | $2,700 | $68 |
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A Tool Room Manager'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.
Experience is a primary driver of a Tool Room Manager'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:
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Tool Desi... Level Tool Room Manager | $86,816 |
| Tool Desi... Level Tool Room Manager | $98,861 |
| Tool Desi... Level Tool Room Manager | $119,872 |
| Tool Desi... Level Tool Room Manager | $141,328 |
| Tool Room... Level Tool Room Manager | $146,386 |
What Am I Worth?
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 Room Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:
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:
For Tool Room Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 10% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 5% above the average. In contrast, Tool Room Manager positions in Retail & Wholesale or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Tool Room Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.
| Industry Sector | Average Annual Salary | Average Hourly Rate | Pay vs.Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerospace & Defense | $154,280 | $74.0 | 5% |
| Biotechnology | $154,280 | $74.0 | 5% |
| Pharmaceuticals | $154,280 | $74.0 | 5% |
Understanding how a Tool Room Manager'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.
| Annual Salary | Monthly Pay | Weekly Pay | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75th Percentile | $154,369 | $12,864 | $2,969 | $74 |
| Average | $146,933 | $12,244 | $2,826 | $71 |
| 25th Percentile | $140,424 | $11,702 | $2,700 | $68 |
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