Tool and Die Makers pay range in Bloomington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,440 a year or less, while the top 10% make $97,700 or more. The middle half of tool and die makers in Bloomington earn between $47,930 and $77,960.
- $38K10th
- $48K25th
- $64KMedian
- $78K75th
- $98K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $62,330 | $5,194 | $29.97 |
| Median | $64,320 | $5,360 | $30.92 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $47,930 | $3,994 | $23.04 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $77,960 | $6,497 | $37.48 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Tool and Die Makers pay in Bloomington vs. Illinois and the U.S.
Tool and die makers in Bloomington earn about the same as the Illinois average ($61,060) and 7% less than the U.S. average ($66,860). At the median the gap is +0% against the U.S. median of $64,050.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington | $62,330 | $64,320 | $38,440 | $97,700 | 40 |
| Illinois | $61,060 | $61,170 | $39,490 | $82,520 | 5,220 |
| United States | $66,860 | $64,050 | $44,680 | $92,680 | 56,930 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Tool and Die Makers salary after taxes in Bloomington
On the average salary of $62,330, a single filer in Bloomington takes home about $49,318 a year, or $4,110 a month and $1,897 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Bloomington a good place for tool and die makers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Bloomington area are 6% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.5), so the average $62,330 buys what about $66,637 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Bloomington ($53,140). A typical home costs $260,134, or 4.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Tool and Die Makers salary in other Illinois cities
Bloomington ranks 2nd of 6 Illinois metro areas for this job; Peoria pays the most ($65,340).
Highest-paying cities for tool and die makers
Seattle, WA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($107,510).
- Seattle, WA$107,510
- San Francisco, CA$90,660
- Albany, NY$83,480
- San Diego, CA$80,280
- Wichita, KS$80,080
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Tool and Die Makers salary in Bloomington: questions
How much do tool and die makers make an hour in Bloomington?
$29.97 an hour on average, and $30.92 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level tool and die makers salary in Bloomington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,440 a year and the 25th percentile is $47,930, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the tool and die makers take-home pay in Bloomington?
About $49,318 a year ($4,110 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $62,330.
Do tool and die makers earn more in Bloomington than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% less than the U.S. average for this job ($66,860).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-4111; area Bloomington, IL (14010). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.7%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.22, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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