SOC 51-4111
Tool and Die Makers
Risk Score
⚠️66/100
High Risk
US Employment
👥55,130
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$63K
$44K – $88K
Projected Growth
📈-10.8%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖42/100
Moderate exposure
💡 Tool and Die Makers face a risk score of 66/100 — 22 points above the national average of 44. With only 42/100 GenAI exposure, most core tasks remain resistant to current AI capabilities. See our methodology →
💡 Workers in this field earn $63K ($17K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths →
🔍 AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 66/100, Tool and Die Makers faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like predictive maintenance reducing manual inspection roles are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 55,130 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in troubleshooting complex equipment malfunctions and quality judgment requiring tactile and visual inspection to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Tool and Die Makers?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
Predictive maintenance reducing manual inspection roles
Cobots handling repetitive material handling tasks
Automated CNC programming and machine operation
AI quality inspection via computer vision systems
🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation
Troubleshooting complex equipment malfunctions
Quality judgment requiring tactile and visual inspection
Setup and calibration of custom production runs
📊 vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
🔄 Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineers | 20 | $106K | 57% |
| Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers | 33 | $68K | 81% |
| Supervisors of Production Workers | 34 | $71K | 79% |