Tool and Die Makers Salary in Kentucky

Tool and die makers in Kentucky earn the most in Lexington (average $77,860 a year) and the least in Owensboro ($59,700), across the 4 Kentucky metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the tool and die makers average at $67,520 and the median at $66,570 for 1,900 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $66,860.

Tool and Die Makers average salary by city in Kentucky

Lexington$77,860
Louisville$71,020
Bowling Green$68,310
Owensboro$59,700

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Lexington	$77,860	$83,510	$61,140	$58,856	93
Louisville	$71,020	$75,250	$61,640	$54,862	93
Bowling Green	$68,310	$69,790	$56,630	$53,247	90
Owensboro	$59,700	$63,720	$49,550	$47,114	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Lexington's local income tax (2.75%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Tool and Die Makers salary in other states

Tool and Die Makers salary by city and state

More about pay in Kentucky

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.
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.

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