In Idaho, tool and die makers earn $54,540 at the median — $26.22 an hour. The range runs from $34K at the entry level to $77K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Idaho. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Tool and Die Makers salary percentiles in Idaho: 10th percentile $33,660, 25th percentile $50,410, median $54,540, 75th percentile $68,200, 90th percentile $76,860. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level tool and die makers (10th percentile) start around $34K. Mid-career wages sit at $55K. Top earners bring in $77K or more, a $43K spread from bottom to top.
The median is $54,540 a year, that works out to about $26 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $33,660, and experienced tool and die makers can clear $76,860. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $55K enough to live in Idaho?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,647/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,136/month, which eats 31.1% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a tool and die makers salary go in Idaho?▼
Idaho 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 $58,095 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.
