Tool and Die Makers Salary in El Paso, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Paso, TX

Median annual salary $45,970 -27.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.10
10th percentile $33,750
90th percentile $68,570
Employed locally 80
National median $63,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,750
    25th
    $37,330
    50th (median)
    $45,970
    75th
    $59,740
    90th
    $68,570

    El Paso economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,800 2023 • Census ACS
    Tool and Die Makers salary vs area income 78% Median Tool and Die Makers salary is 22% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $58,580
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $50,460
    Longview, TX $48,640

    Related occupations in El Paso, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $31,580
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $56,270
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $35,830
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $38,540
    Sewing Machine Operators $20,760
    Bakers $27,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tool and Die Makers in El Paso, TX is $22.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.36 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tool and Die Makers salary in El Paso, TX is 27.2% 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 El Paso?

    Entry-level Tool and Die Makers (10th percentile) earn around $33,750 per year in El Paso, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,330.