The median annual wage for Tool and Die Makers in Illinois is $60,610 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $62,100.
Pay spans roughly $41,540 at the 10th percentile to $83,720 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $29.14 per hour. An estimated 4,590 people work as tool and die makers in Illinois.
| Median (annual) | $60,610 |
| Mean (annual) | $62,100 |
| Median (hourly) | $29.14 |
| 10th percentile | $41,540 |
| 90th percentile | $83,720 |
| Employment | 4,590 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.