DOL Median (Illinois)
$70,000
vs National
+25.7%
National: $55,700BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$75,840
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$70,000
+25.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$55,700
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Tool and Die Makers in Illinois earns $70,000 in nominal terms, which is 25.7% above the national average of $55,700. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $75,840 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Illinois
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| KENMODE TOOL & ENGINEERING | $70,000 | 1 |
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How much does a Tool and Die Makers make in Illinois?
The median Tool and Die Makers salary in Illinois is $70,000 based on 1 DOL filings.
Is Illinois a good place to work as a Tool and Die Makers?
A Tool and Die Makers in Illinois earns 25.7% more than the national median of $55,700, or $75,840 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.