Tool and Die Makers Salary in Peoria, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Peoria, IL

Median annual salary $62,560 -1% vs national
Median hourly $30.08
10th percentile $44,960
90th percentile $87,400
Employed locally 140
National median $63,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,960
    25th
    $51,980
    50th (median)
    $62,560
    75th
    $81,280
    90th
    $87,400

    Peoria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,872 2023 • Census ACS
    Tool and Die Makers salary vs area income 88% Median Tool and Die Makers salary is 12% 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
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $76,600
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $75,030
    Decatur, IL $72,750
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $71,570
    Jacksonville, FL $71,050
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $70,360

    Related occupations in Peoria, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $46,650
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $52,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $68,250
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $54,490
    Production Workers, All Other $49,510
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $36,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tool and Die Makers in Peoria, IL is $30.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.97 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tool and Die Makers salary in Peoria, IL is 1% 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 Peoria?

    Entry-level Tool and Die Makers (10th percentile) earn around $44,960 per year in Peoria, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,980.