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How much does a tool and die maker make in Bowling Green?

$69,790a year

Median yearly pay for tool and die makers in the Bowling Green, KY metro area. That is $33.55 an hour or $5,816 a month.

Hourly
$33.55
Vs. national median
+9%
Rank among cities
42 of 166
Jobs in the area
180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,000Median: $69,790Highest 10%: $83,220
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$49,000$23.56
25th$56,630$27.23
Median$69,790$33.55
75th$83,220$40.01
90th$83,220$40.01

Other cities in Kentucky

Median yearly pay for tool and die makers.

Lexington, KY$83,510
Louisville, KY$75,250
Cincinnati, OH$64,270
Owensboro, KY$63,720
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Related jobs in Bowling Green

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$73,540
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$60,830
Paper Goods Machine Setter$57,620
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$56,390
Welder$53,630
Machinist$51,730
Coating$48,840
Food Batchmaker$48,670
Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender$46,330
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$45,650
Salaries for every job in Bowling Green, KY

Frequently asked questions

How much does a tool and die maker make an hour in Bowling Green?

The median hourly pay in the Bowling Green, KY metro area is $33.55 ($69,790 a year).

Do tool and die makers make more in Bowling Green than the national average?

Yes: $69,790 against $64,050 nationally, 9% more.

How does Bowling Green compare with the rest of Kentucky?

The median in Kentucky is $66,570, so Bowling Green pays 5% more.

Where does Bowling Green rank for tool and die maker pay?

42 of 166 metro areas with data.

How much does a tool and die maker make starting out in Bowling Green?

The lowest-paid 10% make $49,000 or less a year; the top 10% make $83,220 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.