Tool and Die Makers Salary in Illinois
Tool and Die Makers in Illinois earn a median of $61,170 a year, −4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $61,170
- vs. U.S. median
- −4% ($64,050)
- Rank among states
- 29 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 5,220
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,490; the top 10% earn over $82,520. Nationally the range is $44,680 to $92,680.
States ranked near Illinois
Similar jobs in Illinois
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- Machinists$58,520 median in Illinois
- Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$56,720 median in Illinois
- Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$63,360 median in Illinois
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$76,200 median in Illinois
Tool and Die Makers pay in Illinois
How much do tool and die makers make in Illinois?
The median is $61,170 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,490 and the top 10% earn over $82,520. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for tool and die makers?
On pay alone it ranks 29 of 45 (−4% vs. the national median of $64,050). Living costs are not included.