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

$52,900a year

Median yearly pay for tool and die makers in the Rockford, IL metro area. That is $25.43 an hour or $4,408 a month.

Hourly
$25.43
Vs. national median
-17%
Rank among cities
154 of 166
Jobs in the area
390
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,830Median: $52,900Highest 10%: $74,420
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$38,830$18.67
25th$44,960$21.62
Median$52,900$25.43
75th$64,260$30.89
90th$74,420$35.78

Other cities in Illinois

Median yearly pay for tool and die makers.

Davenport, IA$64,370
Peoria, IL$62,950
Chicago, IL$61,180
St. Louis, MO$59,610
Champaign, IL$58,000
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Related jobs in Rockford

Same field, median yearly pay.

Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$77,830
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$74,280
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$64,370
Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter$60,900
Paper Goods Machine Setter$56,800
Food Batchmaker$52,500
Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$51,400
Welder$50,200
Machinist$49,700
Dental Laboratory Technician$49,310
Salaries for every job in Rockford, IL

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Rockford, IL metro area is $25.43 ($52,900 a year).

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

No: $52,900 against $64,050 nationally, 17% less.

How does Rockford compare with the rest of Illinois?

The median in Illinois is $61,170, so Rockford pays 14% less.

Where does Rockford rank for tool and die maker pay?

154 of 166 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $38,830 or less a year; the top 10% make $74,420 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.