SOC 51-4111 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Tool and Die Makers — Southern Indiana
Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area · 9 metro areas compared
At $82,210 a year, the median wage for Tool and Die Makers in Southern Indiana, IN sits 28.4% above the national figure of $64,050.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $82,210 a year, the median wage for Tool and Die Makers in Southern Indiana, IN sits 28.4% above the national figure of $64,050. Half of workers earn between $64,100 and $95,160. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $52,210 and the ninetieth at $95,160.
The area has 680 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 3.5 of every thousand jobs. Lafayette leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $80,060. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 67th of 397 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,210 | −18.5% |
| 25th | $64,100 | +0.1% |
| Median (50th) | $82,210 | +28.4% |
| 75th | $95,160 | +48.6% |
| 90th | $95,160 | +48.6% |
| Mean | $79,470 | +24.1% |
Other 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 Southern Indiana run 6.7% below the national average, so the median of $82,210 goes as far as $88,114 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 37.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$82,210as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$88,114US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $82,210 a year, 28.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $52,210 to $95,160 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 680 jobs in 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 Southern Indiana, IN?
The median annual wage is $82,210, or $39.53 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 Southern Indiana, IN is 28.4% 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 Southern Indiana, IN earns more than $95,160 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $52,210 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 680 jobs in this occupation in Southern Indiana, IN. 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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