Roughly 3% of Tool and Die Makers are self-employed. This is considered Average for the industry as a whole.

1. What is a day in the life of a Tool and Die Makers like?
   Tool and die makers perform some or all of the following duties: A. May program CNC machine tools. Metal... more
2. What education do you need to become a Tool and Die Makers?
   1. To be a tool and die maker, you usually need a high school education. 2. To gain trade certification as a tool... more
3. What is the current Job Outlook for a Tool and Die Makers?
   The job outlook for Tool and Die Makers is considered Average because: 1. Employment grew at an average rate.... more
4. What is the future Job Outlook for a Tool and Die Makers?
   Your job outlook will continue to be Average because: 1. The employment growth rate will likely be above average.... more
5. How much does a Tool and Die Makers make?
   The average hourly wages for Tool and Die Makers is $21.77/HR, which is close to the average for occupations in the... more
6. What is the currently unemployment rate for a Tool and Die Makers"?
   4% of Tool and Die Makers are unemployed. This rate is close to the average for technical, professional, and skilled... more
7. How many Tool and Die Makers are employed part-time?
   1% of Tool and Die Makers are employed only on a part-time basis. There were 17,400 workers employed in these... more
8. What is the average age of a Tool and Die Makers?
   The retirement rate to 2009 will likely be average reflecting the age/retirement structure of the occupation. more