Tool and Die Makers Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $58,580 -7.3% vs national
Median hourly $28.16
10th percentile $39,890
90th percentile $101,810
Employed locally 620
National median $63,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,890
    25th
    $46,900
    50th (median)
    $58,580
    75th
    $84,830
    90th
    $101,810

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Tool and Die Makers salary vs area income 67% Median Tool and Die Makers salary is 33% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $61,050
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $58,730
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $50,460
    Longview, TX $48,640
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $48,130

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,960
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,100
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $44,490
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,290
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $38,390
    Helpers--Production Workers $37,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tool and Die Makers in Dallas, TX is $28.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.55 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tool and Die Makers salary in Dallas, TX is 7.3% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Tool and Die Makers (10th percentile) earn around $39,890 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,900.