Toolmaker Apprentice

Toolmaker Apprentice Salary

$28.5K

$54K

$82K

$54,867

/year

$26.38

/hour

Toolmaker Apprentice Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$54,867

Columbus

Ohio

$52,996

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    How much does a Toolmaker Apprentice make?

    As of Aug 3, 2026, the average annual pay for a Toolmaker Apprentice in the United States is $54,867 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $26.38 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,055/week or $4,572/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $82,000 and as low as $28,500, the majority of Toolmaker Apprentice salaries currently range between $40,000 (25th percentile) to $68,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $79,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Toolmaker Apprentice varies greatly (by as much as 28000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Toolmaker Apprentice in your area makes on average $52,996 per year, or $1,871 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $54,867. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Toolmaker Apprentice salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Toolmaker Apprentice jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Toolmaker Apprentice Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Toolmaker Apprentice job is above the national average. Topping the list is Nome, AK, , with Pennington County, SD, and Sitka, AK, close behind in the second and third positions. Sitka, AK, beats the national average by $11,230 (20.5%), and Nome, AK, furthers that trend with another $13,195 (24.0%) above the $54,867 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Toolmaker Apprentice appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 8% between Nome, AK, and Foggy Bottom, DC, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Toolmaker Apprentice role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Nome, AK

    $68,062

    $32.72

    Pennington County, SD

    $67,019

    $32.22

    Sitka, AK

    $66,097

    $31.78

    Beverly, MA

    $65,782

    $31.63

    Brooklyn Park, MN

    $63,135

    $30.35

    Arlington, VA

    $63,122

    $30.35

    Anacostia, DC

    $62,705

    $30.15

    Seattle, WA

    $62,439

    $30.02

    Southeast, DC

    $62,437

    $30.02

    Foggy Bottom, DC

    $62,395

    $30.00

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Toolmaker Apprentice Jobs in the U.S.

    We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Toolmaker Apprentice category.

    For example Tool Designer jobs pay as much as $24,378 (44.4%) more than the average Toolmaker Apprentice salary of $54,867. If you're qualified, finding work as a Tool Designer may help you make more money than that of the average Toolmaker Apprentice position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Tool Designer

    $79,245

    $38.10

    Journeyman Tool And Die Maker

    $63,562

    $30.56

    Edm Machinist

    $53,313

    $25.63

    Tool And Die Technician

    $52,160

    $25.08

    Battery Assembly

    $42,501

    $20.43

    About Our Data

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    Infographic detailing Toolmaker Apprentice salary across the United States as of July 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $54,867 per year or $26.38 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.