Salary guide, May 2025
Mold Maker pay in Winston-Salem, NC
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The median annual wage for Tool and Die Makers in Winston-Salem, NC was $57,510 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $48,010 and $65,370.
The Winston-Salem, NC median is $6,540 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 winston-Salem, NC?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,570 | $48,010 | $57,510 | $65,370 | $77,340 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $19.50 | $23.08 | $27.65 | $31.43 | $37.18 |
BLS estimated 130 workers employed in this occupation in Winston-Salem, NC. Location quotient: 1.28.
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 $57,510. The all-occupations median in Winston-Salem, NC is $46,380. Ratio: 1.24 (role median divided by all-occupations median, same units, BLS May 2025). Location quotient 1.28 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 | $45,800 | $55,380 | $61,230 |
| May 2025 | $48,010 | $57,510 | $65,370 |
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, Winston-Salem, NC. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | $61,090 | $50,120 to $69,700 |
| Burlington, NC | $78,140 | $63,350 to $78,140 |
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