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Tool and Die Makers average salary by city in Illinois
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peoria | $65,340 | $62,950 | $52,250 | $51,587 | 91 |
| Bloomington | $62,330 | $64,320 | $47,930 | $49,318 | 94 |
| Chicago | $61,830 | $61,180 | $47,150 | $48,941 | 104 |
| Decatur | $61,480 | $64,410 | $46,310 | $48,677 | 88 |
| Champaign | $59,130 | $58,000 | $47,780 | $46,905 | 93 |
| Rockford | $55,550 | $52,900 | $44,960 | $44,206 | 92 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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