In Vermont, tool and die makers earn $59,000 at the median — $28.37 an hour. The range runs from $49K at the entry level to $93K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Vermont. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Tool and Die Makers salary percentiles in Vermont: 10th percentile $48,840, 25th percentile $49,970, median $59,000, 75th percentile $65,150, 90th percentile $92,750. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level tool and die makers (10th percentile) start around $49K. Mid-career wages sit at $59K. Top earners bring in $93K or more, a $44K spread from bottom to top.
The median is $59,000 a year, that works out to about $28 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $48,840, and experienced tool and die makers can clear $92,750. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $59K enough to live in Vermont?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,996/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,498/month, which eats 37.5% 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 Vermont?▼
Vermont 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 $58,445 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.
