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How much does a tool and die maker make in Indianapolis?

$62,040a year

Median yearly pay for tool and die makers in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area. That is $29.83 an hour or $5,170 a month.

Hourly
$29.83
Vs. national median
-3%
Rank among cities
104 of 166
Jobs in the area
570
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,300Median: $62,040Highest 10%: $84,140
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$41,300$19.86
25th$51,310$24.67
Median$62,040$29.83
75th$75,770$36.43
90th$84,140$40.45

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
South Bend, IN$61,760
Fort Wayne, IN$61,340
Muncie, IN$61,310
Chicago, IL$61,180
Evansville, IN$60,890
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Related jobs in Indianapolis

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$109,100
Engine and Other Machine Assembler$80,200
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$79,160
Petroleum Pump System Operator$78,350
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$76,080
Plant and System Operator$72,780
Crushing$63,800
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$61,020
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$58,530
Separating$57,890
Salaries for every job in Indianapolis, IN

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area is $29.83 ($62,040 a year).

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

No: $62,040 against $64,050 nationally, 3% less.

How does Indianapolis compare with the rest of Indiana?

The median in Indiana is $68,050, so Indianapolis pays 9% less.

Where does Indianapolis rank for tool and die maker pay?

104 of 166 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $41,300 or less a year; the top 10% make $84,140 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.