How much does a tool and die maker make in Chicago?
$61,180a year
Median yearly pay for tool and die makers in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $29.41 an hour or $5,098 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.41
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 121 of 166
- Jobs in the area
- 3,750
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,010Median: $61,180Highest 10%: $83,050
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,010 | $19.24 | |
| 25th | $47,150 | $22.67 | |
| Median | $61,180 | $29.41 | |
| 75th | $74,720 | $35.92 | |
| 90th | $83,050 | $39.93 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for tool and die makers.
| Davenport, IA | $64,370 |
| Peoria, IL | $62,950 |
| St. Louis, MO | $59,610 |
| Champaign, IL | $58,000 |
| Rockford, IL | $52,900 |
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Salaries for every job in Chicago, ILFrequently asked questions
How much does a tool and die maker make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $29.41 ($61,180 a year).
Do tool and die makers make more in Chicago than the national average?
No: $61,180 against $64,050 nationally, 4% less.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $61,170, so Chicago pays 0% more.
Where does Chicago rank for tool and die maker pay?
121 of 166 metro areas with data.
How much does a tool and die maker make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,010 or less a year; the top 10% make $83,050 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.