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Tool and Die Makers Salary in Nebraska

In Nebraska, tool and die makers earn $64,810 at the median — $31.16 an hour. The range runs from $47K at the entry level to $78K for experienced workers.

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

$65K
Median annual
$31.16/hr
Hourly rate
$47K
Entry level (10th %)
$78K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $65K get you in Nebraska?

Estimated monthly take-home$4,277/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,113/mo
Rent as % of take-home26% (within guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$71,971/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$3,164/mo

About tool and die makers

U.S. employed: 440
Category: Production & Manufacturing

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Nebraska

Bar chart showing Tool and Die Makers salary percentiles in Nebraska: 10th percentile $47,320, 25th percentile $55,260, median $64,810, 75th percentile $76,220, 90th percentile $78,280. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$47K25th$55KMedian$65K75th$76K90th$78K
Bar chart showing Tool and Die Makers salary percentiles in Nebraska: 10th percentile $47,320, 25th percentile $55,260, median $64,810, 75th percentile $76,220, 90th percentile $78,280. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level tool and die makers (10th percentile) start around $47K. Mid-career wages sit at $65K. Top earners bring in $78K or more, a $31K spread from bottom to top.

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Tool and Die Makers salary by metro in Nebraska

3 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay

Metro areaMedian salaryvs. stateEmployment
Lincoln$65K-0%110
Grand Island$64K-1%80
Omaha$62K-4%120

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Frequently asked questions

How much do tool and die makers make in Nebraska?

The median is $64,810 a year, that works out to about $31 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $47,320, and experienced tool and die makers can clear $78,280. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $65K enough to live in Nebraska?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,277/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,113/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 Nebraska?

Nebraska 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 $71,971 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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