Tool and Die Makers Salary in Indianapolis, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $63,010 -0.3% vs national
Median hourly $30.30
10th percentile $39,970
90th percentile $89,730
Employed locally 550
National median $63,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,970
    25th
    $49,730
    50th (median)
    $63,010
    75th
    $77,120
    90th
    $89,730

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Tool and Die Makers salary vs area income 82% Median Tool and Die Makers salary is 18% 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 Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,680
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,350
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $73,970
    Machinists $47,640
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $44,830
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $59,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tool and Die Makers in Indianapolis, IN is $30.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.45 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tool and Die Makers salary in Indianapolis, IN is 0.3% 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Tool and Die Makers (10th percentile) earn around $39,970 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,730.