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How much does a tool and die maker make in South Bend?

$61,760a year

Median yearly pay for tool and die makers in the South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI metro area. That is $29.69 an hour or $5,147 a month.

Hourly
$29.69
Vs. national median
-4%
Rank among cities
108 of 166
Jobs in the area
140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,590Median: $61,760Highest 10%: $73,450
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$42,590$20.48
25th$53,830$25.88
Median$61,760$29.69
75th$65,900$31.68
90th$73,450$35.31

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

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$67,340
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$63,100
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$53,490
Machinist$51,990
Plating Machine Setter$48,810
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$48,270
Coating$47,870
Welder$47,670
Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$47,500
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setter$47,170
Salaries for every job in South Bend, IN

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI metro area is $29.69 ($61,760 a year).

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

No: $61,760 against $64,050 nationally, 4% less.

How does South Bend compare with the rest of Indiana?

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

Where does South Bend rank for tool and die maker pay?

108 of 166 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $42,590 or less a year; the top 10% make $73,450 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.