Salary guide, May 2025
Mold Maker pay in Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC
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The median annual wage for Tool and Die Makers in Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC was $63,330 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $55,480 and $77,860.
The Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC median is $720 below the national median of $64,050, both from BLS May 2025.
Broader occupation · SOC 51-4111 Tool and Die Makers
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What should you know about augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $46,930 | $55,480 | $63,330 | $77,860 | $83,300 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $22.56 | $26.67 | $30.45 | $37.44 | $40.05 |
BLS estimated 40 workers employed in this occupation in Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC. Location quotient: 0.52.
What should you know about united States?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $44,680 | $51,490 | $64,050 | $78,770 | $92,680 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $21.48 | $24.75 | $30.79 | $37.87 | $44.56 |
What should you know about role pay against all occupations here?
The published Mold Maker median is $63,330. The all-occupations median in Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC is $45,990. Ratio: 1.38 (role median divided by all-occupations median, same units, BLS May 2025). Location quotient 0.52 measures how concentrated this occupation's employment is here against the nation. It is not a wage index.
What should you know about two BLS releases?
| Release period | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $49,640 | $61,530 | $68,610 |
| May 2025 | $55,480 | $63,330 | $77,860 |
These are two separate BLS estimates from different survey panels. The workers and employers behind them differ, so the gap is not like-for-like pay for the same workers and is not a growth rate. We show no percentage change.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 51-4111 Tool and Die Makers, Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 51-4111 Tool and Die Makers, U.S.. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
What should you know about nearby areas?
| Area | Median | 25th to 75th |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia, SC | $70,620 | $58,240 to $83,850 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC | $67,830 | $56,350 to $78,960 |
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