Salary guide, May 2025
Mold Maker pay in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN
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The median annual wage for Tool and Die Makers in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN was $75,250 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $61,640 and $85,760.
The Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN median is $11,200 above the national median of $64,050, both from BLS May 2025.
Broader occupation · SOC 51-4111 Tool and Die Makers
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What should you know about louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $47,330 | $61,640 | $75,250 | $85,760 | $85,900 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $22.76 | $29.64 | $36.18 | $41.23 | $41.30 |
BLS estimated 610 workers employed in this occupation in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN. Location quotient: 2.41.
What should you know about united States?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $44,680 | $51,490 | $64,050 | $78,770 | $92,680 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $21.48 | $24.75 | $30.79 | $37.87 | $44.56 |
What should you know about role pay against all occupations here?
The published Mold Maker median is $75,250. The all-occupations median in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN is $48,370. Ratio: 1.56 (role median divided by all-occupations median, same units, BLS May 2025). Location quotient 2.41 measures how concentrated this occupation's employment is here against the nation. It is not a wage index.
What should you know about two BLS releases?
| Release period | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $57,870 | $71,570 | $81,740 |
| May 2025 | $61,640 | $75,250 | $85,760 |
These are two separate BLS estimates from different survey panels. The workers and employers behind them differ, so the gap is not like-for-like pay for the same workers and is not a growth rate. We show no percentage change.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 51-4111 Tool and Die Makers, Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 51-4111 Tool and Die Makers, U.S.. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
What should you know about nearby areas?
| Area | Median | 25th to 75th |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus, IN | $71,180 | $57,380 to $78,910 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $83,510 | $61,140 to $94,960 |
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