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Tool and Die Makers Salary in Alabama

In Alabama, tool and die makers earn $63,500 at the median, or about $30.53 an hour. The range runs from $46K at the entry level to $75K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Alabama. Jump to a metro for precise data:

$64K
Median annual
$30.53/hr
Hourly rate
$46K
Entry level (10th %)
$75K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $64K get you in Alabama?

Estimated monthly take-home$4,171/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,085/mo
Rent as % of take-home26% (within guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$71,865/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$3,086/mo

About tool and die makers

Education: High school diploma or equivalent
U.S. employed: 55,130
Alabama employed: 870
Category: Production & Manufacturing

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Alabama

Bar chart showing Tool and Die Makers salary percentiles in Alabama: 10th percentile $46,280, 25th percentile $52,380, median $63,500, 75th percentile $69,360, 90th percentile $74,620. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$46K25th$52KMedian$64K75th$69K90th$75K
Bar chart showing Tool and Die Makers salary percentiles in Alabama: 10th percentile $46,280, 25th percentile $52,380, median $63,500, 75th percentile $69,360, 90th percentile $74,620. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level tool and die makers (10th percentile) start around $46K. Mid-career wages sit at $64K. Top earners bring in $75K or more, a $28K spread from bottom to top.

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Tool and Die Makers salary by metro in Alabama

4 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay

Metro areaMedian salaryvs. stateEmployment
Huntsville$69K+9%110
Florence-Muscle Shoals$66K+4%60
Birmingham$63K-1%240
Montgomery$61K-4%40

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Frequently asked questions

How much do tool and die makers make in Alabama?

The median is $63,500 a year, that works out to about $31 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $46,280, and experienced tool and die makers can clear $74,620. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $64K enough to live in Alabama?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,171/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,085/month, which eats 26% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.

How far does a tool and die makers salary go in Alabama?

Alabama has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median tool and die makers salary is worth about $71,865 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do tool and die makers get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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