SOC 51-4111 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Tool and Die Makers — Illinois
Illinois · 6 metro areas compared
The median wage for Tool and Die Makers in Illinois is $61,170 per year, close to the national median of $64,050 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Tool and Die Makers in Illinois is $61,170 per year, close to the national median of $64,050 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $39,490 at the tenth percentile to more than $82,520 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $47,030 to $74,560.
Employment stands at 5,220, or 0.9 jobs per thousand held locally. Among the 45 states with published data for this occupation, Illinois ranks 29th by median wage. Decatur leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $64,410. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 401st of 747 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,490 | −38.3% |
| 25th | $47,030 | −26.6% |
| Median (50th) | $61,170 | −4.5% |
| 75th | $74,560 | +16.4% |
| 90th | $82,520 | +28.8% |
| Mean | $61,060 | −4.7% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Illinois
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Illinois sit close to the national average, so $61,170 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$61,170as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$61,170US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $61,170 a year, 4.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $39,490 to $82,520 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 5,220 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 29th of 45 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Decatur, at $64,410.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Tool and Die Makers in Illinois?
The median annual wage is $61,170, or $29.41 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $64,050, so pay in Illinois is 4.5% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Illinois earns more than $82,520 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $39,490 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Decatur, at $64,410 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 5,220 jobs in this occupation in Illinois. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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