How much does a tool and die maker make in Illinois?
$61,170a year
Median yearly pay for tool and die makers in Illinois. That is $29.41 an hour or $5,098 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.41
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 5,220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,490Median: $61,170Highest 10%: $82,520
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,490 | $18.99 | |
| 25th | $47,030 | $22.61 | |
| Median | $61,170 | $29.41 | |
| 75th | $74,560 | $35.85 | |
| 90th | $82,520 | $39.67 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Decatur, IL | $64,410 |
| Davenport, IA | $64,370 |
| Bloomington, IL | $64,320 |
| Peoria, IL | $62,950 |
| Chicago, IL | $61,180 |
| St. Louis, MO | $59,610 |
| Champaign, IL | $58,000 |
| Rockford, IL | $52,900 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for tool and die makers.
| 26. Rhode Island | $63,430 |
| 27. Ohio | $62,280 |
| 28. Nevada | $61,350 |
| 29. Illinois | $61,170 |
| 30. Pennsylvania | $61,160 |
| 31. North Carolina | $61,060 |
| 32. Missouri | $60,810 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tool and die maker make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $29.41 ($61,170 a year).
Do tool and die makers make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $61,170 against $64,050 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Illinois rank for tool and die maker pay?
Illinois ranks 29 of 45 states.
Which city in Illinois pays tool and die makers the most?
Decatur, IL, with a median of $64,410 a year.
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.