Salary guide, May 2025
Mold Maker pay in Omaha, NE-IA
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The median annual wage for Tool and Die Makers in Omaha, NE-IA was $66,420 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $62,580 and $76,620.
The Omaha, NE-IA median is $2,370 above 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 omaha, NE-IA?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $46,950 | $62,580 | $66,420 | $76,620 | $83,100 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $22.57 | $30.09 | $31.93 | $36.84 | $39.95 |
BLS estimated 80 workers employed in this occupation in Omaha, NE-IA. Location quotient: 0.42.
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 $66,420. The all-occupations median in Omaha, NE-IA is $49,660. Ratio: 1.34 (role median divided by all-occupations median, same units, BLS May 2025). Location quotient 0.42 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 | $49,520 | $62,150 | $65,560 |
| May 2025 | $62,580 | $66,420 | $76,620 |
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, Omaha, NE-IA. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln, NE | $80,030 | $59,670 to $83,140 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $73,170 | $64,940 to $80,170 |
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