Tool and Die Makers pay range in Louisville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,330 a year or less, while the top 10% make $85,900 or more. The middle half of tool and die makers in Louisville earn between $61,640 and $85,760.
- $47K10th
- $62K25th
- $75KMedian
- $86K75th
- $86K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $71,020 | $5,918 | $34.14 |
| Median | $75,250 | $6,271 | $36.18 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $61,640 | $5,137 | $29.63 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $85,760 | $7,147 | $41.23 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Tool and Die Makers pay in Louisville vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Tool and die makers in Louisville earn 5% more than the Kentucky average ($67,520) and 6% more than the U.S. average ($66,860). At the median the gap is +17% against the U.S. median of $64,050.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | $71,020 | $75,250 | $47,330 | $85,900 | 610 |
| Kentucky | $67,520 | $66,570 | $46,570 | $90,150 | 1,900 |
| 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 Louisville
On the average salary of $71,020, a single filer in Louisville takes home about $54,862 a year, or $4,572 a month and $2,110 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
The Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IN | $56,692 | $4,724 |
| Working in KY | $54,862 | $4,572 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Is Louisville a good place for tool and die makers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Louisville area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.1), so the average $71,020 buys what about $76,305 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Louisville ($48,370). A typical home costs $283,232, or 4.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Tool and Die Makers salary in other Kentucky cities
Louisville ranks 2nd of 4 Kentucky metro areas for this job; Lexington pays the most ($77,860).
- Lexington$77,860
- Louisville$71,020
- Bowling Green$68,310
- Owensboro$59,700
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 Louisville: questions
How much do tool and die makers make an hour in Louisville?
$34.14 an hour on average, and $36.18 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level tool and die makers salary in Louisville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,330 a year and the 25th percentile is $61,640, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the tool and die makers take-home pay in Louisville?
About $54,862 a year ($4,572 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $71,020. Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Do tool and die makers earn more in Louisville than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% more 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 Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN (31140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.2%.
- 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 (2026 rules). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.41, this job is 2.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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