Tool and Die Makers pay range in South Bend
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $42,590 a year or less, while the top 10% make $73,450 or more. The middle half of tool and die makers in South Bend earn between $53,830 and $65,900.
- $43K10th
- $54K25th
- $62KMedian
- $66K75th
- $73K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $59,840 | $4,987 | $28.77 |
| Median | $61,760 | $5,147 | $29.69 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $53,830 | $4,486 | $25.88 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $65,900 | $5,492 | $31.68 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Tool and Die Makers pay in South Bend vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Tool and die makers in South Bend earn 14% less than the Indiana average ($69,620) and 10% less than the U.S. average ($66,860). At the median the gap is -4% against the U.S. median of $64,050.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bend | $59,840 | $61,760 | $42,590 | $73,450 | 140 |
| Indiana | $69,620 | $68,050 | $46,810 | $92,940 | 4,090 |
| 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 South Bend
On the average salary of $59,840, a single filer in South Bend takes home about $47,467 a year, or $3,956 a month and $1,826 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
The South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in MI | $47,965 | $3,997 |
| Working in IN | $47,467 | $3,956 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes South Bend's local income tax (1.75%).
Is South Bend a good place for tool and die makers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the South Bend area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.9), so the average $59,840 buys what about $64,442 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in South Bend ($46,540). A typical home costs $238,866, or 4.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Tool and Die Makers salary in other Indiana cities
South Bend ranks 9th of 9 Indiana metro areas for this job; Lafayette pays the most ($74,180).
- Lafayette$74,180
- Columbus$68,240
- Michigan City$66,570
- Indianapolis$64,480
- Muncie$62,200
- Elkhart$62,000
- Fort Wayne$62,000
- Evansville$61,140
- South Bend$59,840
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 South Bend: questions
How much do tool and die makers make an hour in South Bend?
$28.77 an hour on average, and $29.69 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level tool and die makers salary in South Bend?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $42,590 a year and the 25th percentile is $53,830, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the tool and die makers take-home pay in South Bend?
About $47,467 a year ($3,956 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $59,840. Includes South Bend's local income tax (1.75%).
Do tool and die makers earn more in South Bend than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% 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 South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI (43780). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.3%.
- 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). Includes South Bend's local income tax (1.75%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.83, this job is 2.8 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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