Tool and Die Makers Salary in Lafayette, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN

Median annual salary $64,260 +1.7% vs national
Median hourly $30.89
10th percentile $47,700
90th percentile $84,830
Employed locally 70
National median $63,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,700
    25th
    $57,330
    50th (median)
    $64,260
    75th
    $83,900
    90th
    $84,830

    Lafayette economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,895 2023 • Census ACS
    Tool and Die Makers salary vs area income 107% Median Tool and Die Makers salary is 7% above 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 Lafayette, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $63,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $74,130
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,500
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $48,110
    Machinists $54,020
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,230

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tool and Die Makers in Lafayette, IN is $30.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.11 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tool and Die Makers salary in Lafayette, IN is 1.7% above 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 Lafayette?

    Entry-level Tool and Die Makers (10th percentile) earn around $47,700 per year in Lafayette, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,330.