Salary guide, May 2025
Mold Maker pay in Memphis, TN-MS-AR
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The median annual wage for Tool and Die Makers in Memphis, TN-MS-AR was $60,760 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $50,580 and $75,100.
The Memphis, TN-MS-AR median is $3,290 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 memphis, TN-MS-AR?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $47,290 | $50,580 | $60,760 | $75,100 | $77,730 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $22.74 | $24.32 | $29.21 | $36.11 | $37.37 |
BLS estimated 120 workers employed in this occupation in Memphis, TN-MS-AR. Location quotient: 0.54.
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 $60,760. The all-occupations median in Memphis, TN-MS-AR is $46,890. Ratio: 1.30 (role median divided by all-occupations median, same units, BLS May 2025). Location quotient 0.54 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 | $51,050 | $59,800 | $71,320 |
| May 2025 | $50,580 | $60,760 | $75,100 |
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, Memphis, TN-MS-AR. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson, TN | $57,240 | $48,210 to $64,330 |
| Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL | $68,290 | $64,090 to $71,680 |
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