Tool and Die Makers Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $61,050 -3.4% vs national
Median hourly $29.35
10th percentile $35,860
90th percentile $107,190
National median $63,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,860
    25th
    $47,400
    50th (median)
    $61,050
    75th
    $73,980
    90th
    $107,190

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Tool and Die Makers salary vs area income 63% Median Tool and Die Makers salary is 37% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Tool and Die Makers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $103,200
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $98,080
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $90,140
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $86,920
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $85,290
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $84,900

    Nearby metros — Tool and Die Makers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Corpus Christi, TX $62,150
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $58,730
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $58,580
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $50,460
    Longview, TX $48,640
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $48,130

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$37,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$64,730
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$45,460
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$43,120
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$51,280
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$30,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tool and Die Makers make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Tool and Die Makers in Austin, TX is $29.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.07 or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for Tool and Die Makers salaries?

    The median Tool and Die Makers salary in Austin, TX is 3.4% below the national median of $63,180. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Tool and Die Makers in Austin?

    Entry-level Tool and Die Makers (10th percentile) earn around $35,860 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,400.