How much does a tool and die maker make in Lexington?
$83,510a year
Median yearly pay for tool and die makers in the Lexington-Fayette, KY metro area. That is $40.15 an hour or $6,959 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.15
- Vs. national median
- +30%
- Rank among cities
- 8 of 166
- Jobs in the area
- 290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,670Median: $83,510Highest 10%: $94,960
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,670 | $22.44 | |
| 25th | $61,140 | $29.39 | |
| Median | $83,510 | $40.15 | |
| 75th | $94,960 | $45.65 | |
| 90th | $94,960 | $45.65 |
Other cities in Kentucky
Median yearly pay for tool and die makers.
| Louisville, KY | $75,250 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $69,790 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $64,270 |
| Owensboro, KY | $63,720 |
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Salaries for every job in Lexington, KYFrequently asked questions
How much does a tool and die maker make an hour in Lexington?
The median hourly pay in the Lexington-Fayette, KY metro area is $40.15 ($83,510 a year).
Do tool and die makers make more in Lexington than the national average?
Yes: $83,510 against $64,050 nationally, 30% more.
How does Lexington compare with the rest of Kentucky?
The median in Kentucky is $66,570, so Lexington pays 25% more.
Where does Lexington rank for tool and die maker pay?
8 of 166 metro areas with data.
How much does a tool and die maker make starting out in Lexington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,670 or less a year; the top 10% make $94,960 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.