SOC 51-4111 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Tool and Die Makers — Indiana
Indiana · 9 metro areas compared
The median wage for Tool and Die Makers in Indiana is $68,050 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 Indiana is $68,050 per year, close to the national median of $64,050 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $59,240 and $82,150. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $46,810 and the ninetieth at $92,940.
The area has 4,090 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 1.3 of every thousand jobs. Indiana ranks number 15th out of 45 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Lafayette records the highest median at $80,060. Of the 753 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 254th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,810 | −26.9% |
| 25th | $59,240 | −7.5% |
| Median (50th) | $68,050 | +6.2% |
| 75th | $82,150 | +28.3% |
| 90th | $92,940 | +45.1% |
| Mean | $69,620 | +8.7% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Indiana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lafayette | $80,060 | 80 | |
| 2 | Columbus | $71,180 | 180 | |
| 3 | Michigan City | $67,650 | 90 | |
| 4 | Elkhart | $62,540 | 180 | |
| 5 | Indianapolis | $62,040 | 570 | |
| 6 | South Bend | $61,760 | 140 | |
| 7 | Fort Wayne | $61,340 | 340 | |
| 8 | Muncie | $61,310 | 60 | |
| 9 | Evansville | $60,890 | 160 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Indiana run 6.7% below the national average, so the median of $68,050 goes as far as $72,937 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 13.9% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$68,050as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$72,937US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $68,050 a year, 6.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $46,810 to $92,940 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 4,090 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 15th of 45 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Lafayette, at $80,060.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Tool and Die Makers in Indiana?
The median annual wage is $68,050, or $32.72 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 Indiana is 6.2% higher. 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 Indiana earns more than $92,940 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $46,810 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 Lafayette, at $80,060 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 4,090 jobs in this occupation in Indiana. 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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