Tool and Die Makers Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $50,460 -20.1% vs national
Median hourly $24.26
10th percentile $35,400
90th percentile $79,210
Employed locally 300
National median $63,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,400
    25th
    $44,270
    50th (median)
    $50,460
    75th
    $65,400
    90th
    $79,210

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $61,050
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $58,730
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $58,580
    Longview, TX $48,640
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $48,130

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$36,560
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$53,810
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$43,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$72,530
    Machinists$58,630
    Helpers--Production Workers$35,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tool and Die Makers in Houston, TX is $24.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.88 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tool and Die Makers salary in Houston, TX is 20.1% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Tool and Die Makers (10th percentile) earn around $35,400 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,270.