Tool and Die Makers Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 10 metro areas • Illinois
Tool and Die Makers in Illinois earn a median salary of $59,931 per year on average across 10 metro and nonmetro areas, -5.1% vs the national median of $63,180. An estimated 4,320 tool and die makers are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $51,610 to $72,750 depending on location.
$59,931
Avg median salary in Illinois
$72,750
Highest paying metro
$51,610
Lowest paying metro
4,320
Employed in Illinois
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inTool and Die Makers salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur, IL | $72,750 | $42,920 | $75,610 | 30 |
| Champaign, IL | $62,790 | $45,590 | $75,260 | 40 |
| Peoria, IL | $62,560 | $51,980 | $81,280 | 140 |
| Chicago, IL-IN | $61,580 | $49,570 | $77,240 | 3,100 |
| Bloomington, IL | $61,130 | $47,990 | $78,500 | — |
| Northwest Illinois | $59,520 | $47,970 | $68,810 | 140 |
| East Central Illinois | $58,530 | $49,570 | $78,080 | 140 |
| Rockford, IL | $54,660 | $46,060 | $61,500 | 390 |
| South Illinois | $54,180 | $49,840 | $63,230 | 190 |
| West Central Illinois | $51,610 | $49,470 | $64,950 | 150 |