Tool and Die Makers pay range in Augusta
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,930 a year or less, while the top 10% make $83,300 or more. The middle half of tool and die makers in Augusta earn between $55,480 and $77,860.
- $47K10th
- $55K25th
- $63KMedian
- $78K75th
- $83K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $65,320 | $5,443 | $31.40 |
| Median | $63,330 | $5,278 | $30.45 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $55,480 | $4,623 | $26.67 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $77,860 | $6,488 | $37.43 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Tool and Die Makers pay in Augusta vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Tool and die makers in Augusta earn 6% more than the Georgia average ($61,500) and about the same as the U.S. average ($66,860). At the median the gap is -1% against the U.S. median of $64,050.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta | $65,320 | $63,330 | $46,930 | $83,300 | 40 |
| Georgia | $61,500 | $60,020 | $44,920 | $78,810 | 850 |
| 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 Augusta
On the average salary of $65,320, a single filer in Augusta takes home about $52,154 a year, or $4,346 a month and $2,006 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
The Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in SC | $52,649 | $4,387 |
| Working in GA | $52,154 | $4,346 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Augusta a good place for tool and die makers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Augusta area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.9), so the average $65,320 buys what about $71,075 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Augusta ($45,990). A typical home costs $253,524, or 3.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Tool and Die Makers salary in other Georgia cities
Augusta ranks 2nd of 4 Georgia metro areas for this job; Savannah pays the most ($69,940).
- Savannah$69,940
- Augusta$65,320
- Atlanta$62,360
- Gainesville$60,180
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 Augusta: questions
How much do tool and die makers make an hour in Augusta?
$31.40 an hour on average, and $30.45 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level tool and die makers salary in Augusta?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,930 a year and the 25th percentile is $55,480, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the tool and die makers take-home pay in Augusta?
About $52,154 a year ($4,346 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $65,320.
Do tool and die makers earn more in Augusta than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as 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 Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC (12260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.3%.
- 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 0.52, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.52).
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