Tool and Die Makers Salary in Illinois
In Illinois, tool and die makers earn a median of $60,610 per year.
Median (Illinois)
$60,610
Bottom 10%
$41,540
Top 10%
$83,720
Employed in Illinois
4,590
How Illinois compares
Refit analysis ·In Illinois, tool and die makers earn a median of $60,610 — 4% below the national median of $63,180. Locally the range runs $41,540 to $83,720. About 4,590 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·Illinois ranks #33 of 45 states for tool and die makers pay — roughly the 27th percentile among states. That trails the top-paying state (Kansas, $81,230) by 34%. State employment of about 4,590 also shapes how competitive local openings are.
National benchmark
US median
$63,180
US bottom 10%
$44,200
US top 10%
$87,660
Skills that move pay in this role
- Critical Thinking
- Monitoring
- Active Listening
- Active Learning
- Reading Comprehension
- Speaking
- Mathematics
- Writing
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