Tool and Die Makers pay range in Winston-Salem
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $40,570 a year or less, while the top 10% make $77,340 or more. The middle half of tool and die makers in Winston-Salem earn between $48,010 and $65,370.
- $41K10th
- $48K25th
- $58KMedian
- $65K75th
- $77K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $58,340 | $4,862 | $28.05 |
| Median | $57,510 | $4,792 | $27.65 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $48,010 | $4,001 | $23.08 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $65,370 | $5,448 | $31.43 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Tool and Die Makers pay in Winston-Salem vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Tool and die makers in Winston-Salem earn 4% less than the North Carolina average ($60,950) and 13% less than the U.S. average ($66,860). At the median the gap is -10% against the U.S. median of $64,050.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winston-Salem | $58,340 | $57,510 | $40,570 | $77,340 | 130 |
| North Carolina | $60,950 | $61,060 | $43,770 | $79,180 | 1,580 |
| United States | $66,860 | $64,050 | $44,680 | $92,680 | 56,930 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Tool and Die Makers salary after taxes in Winston-Salem
On the average salary of $58,340, a single filer in Winston-Salem takes home about $47,237 a year, or $3,936 a month and $1,817 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Winston-Salem a good place for tool and die makers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Winston-Salem area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.0), so the average $58,340 buys what about $63,383 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Winston-Salem ($46,380). A typical home costs $283,871, or 4.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Tool and Die Makers salary in other North Carolina cities
Winston-Salem ranks 7th of 7 North Carolina metro areas for this job; Burlington pays the most ($69,750).
- Burlington$69,750
- Charlotte$62,830
- Asheville$62,190
- Hickory$61,460
- Greensboro$60,930
- Raleigh$59,100
- Winston-Salem$58,340
Highest-paying cities for tool and die makers
Seattle, WA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($107,510).
- Seattle, WA$107,510
- San Francisco, CA$90,660
- Albany, NY$83,480
- San Diego, CA$80,280
- Wichita, KS$80,080
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Tool and Die Makers salary in Winston-Salem: questions
How much do tool and die makers make an hour in Winston-Salem?
$28.05 an hour on average, and $27.65 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level tool and die makers salary in Winston-Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $40,570 a year and the 25th percentile is $48,010, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the tool and die makers take-home pay in Winston-Salem?
About $47,237 a year ($3,936 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $58,340.
Do tool and die makers earn more in Winston-Salem than elsewhere?
The average here is 13% less than the U.S. average for this job ($66,860).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-4111; area Winston-Salem, NC (49180). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.2%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.28, this job is 1.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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