Tool and Die Makers Salary in Elkhart, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Elkhart-Goshen, IN

Median annual salary $61,920 -2% vs national
Median hourly $29.77
10th percentile $47,360
90th percentile $78,230
Employed locally 220
National median $63,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,360
    25th
    $53,470
    50th (median)
    $61,920
    75th
    $69,020
    90th
    $78,230

    Elkhart economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,617 2023 • Census ACS
    Tool and Die Makers salary vs area income 94% Median Tool and Die Makers salary is 6% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Tool and Die Makers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $103,200
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $98,080
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $90,140
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $86,920
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $85,290
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $84,900

    Nearby metros — Tool and Die Makers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lexington-Fayette, KY $78,840
    Washington $78,310
    Maine $76,500
    Burlington, NC $75,750
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $72,210
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $71,880

    Related occupations in Elkhart, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $43,590
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,460
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,390
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,110
    Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $42,330
    Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $47,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tool and Die Makers make per hour in Elkhart?

    The median hourly wage for Tool and Die Makers in Elkhart, IN is $29.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.86 or more per hour.

    Is Elkhart above or below average for Tool and Die Makers salaries?

    The median Tool and Die Makers salary in Elkhart, IN is 2% below the national median of $63,180. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Tool and Die Makers in Elkhart?

    Entry-level Tool and Die Makers (10th percentile) earn around $47,360 per year in Elkhart, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,470.