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How much does a tool and die maker make in Fort Wayne?

$61,340a year

Median yearly pay for tool and die makers in the Fort Wayne, IN metro area. That is $29.49 an hour or $5,112 a month.

Hourly
$29.49
Vs. national median
-4%
Rank among cities
117 of 166
Jobs in the area
340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,550Median: $61,340Highest 10%: $84,650
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$43,550$20.94
25th$51,860$24.93
Median$61,340$29.49
75th$71,280$34.27
90th$84,650$40.70

Other cities in Indiana

Median yearly pay for tool and die makers.

Lafayette, IN$80,060
Louisville, KY$75,250
Columbus, IN$71,180
Michigan City, IN$67,650
Cincinnati, OH$64,270
Elkhart, IN$62,540
Indianapolis, IN$62,040
South Bend, IN$61,760
Muncie, IN$61,310
Chicago, IL$61,180
Evansville, IN$60,890
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Related jobs in Fort Wayne

Same field, median yearly pay.

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$65,490
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$65,470
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$61,240
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$60,180
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setter$56,970
Machinist$53,770
Tire Builder$51,170
Dental Laboratory Technician$50,380
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setter$49,340
Welder$49,300
Salaries for every job in Fort Wayne, IN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a tool and die maker make an hour in Fort Wayne?

The median hourly pay in the Fort Wayne, IN metro area is $29.49 ($61,340 a year).

Do tool and die makers make more in Fort Wayne than the national average?

No: $61,340 against $64,050 nationally, 4% less.

How does Fort Wayne compare with the rest of Indiana?

The median in Indiana is $68,050, so Fort Wayne pays 10% less.

Where does Fort Wayne rank for tool and die maker pay?

117 of 166 metro areas with data.

How much does a tool and die maker make starting out in Fort Wayne?

The lowest-paid 10% make $43,550 or less a year; the top 10% make $84,650 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.