In Louisiana, tool and die makers earn $45,220 at the median — $21.74 an hour. The range runs from $39K at the entry level to $60K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Louisiana. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Tool and Die Makers salary percentiles in Louisiana: 10th percentile $38,850, 25th percentile $43,540, median $45,220, 75th percentile $48,240, 90th percentile $60,370. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level tool and die makers (10th percentile) start around $39K. Mid-career wages sit at $45K. Top earners bring in $60K or more, a $22K spread from bottom to top.
How much do tool and die makers make in Louisiana?▼
The median is $45,220 a year, that works out to about $22 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $38,850, and experienced tool and die makers can clear $60,370. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $45K enough to live in Louisiana?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,083/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,191/month, which eats 38.6% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a tool and die makers salary go in Louisiana?▼
Louisiana has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median tool and die makers salary is worth about $51,810 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do tool and die makers get paid the most?▼
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.
