Tool and Die Makers Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $58,730 -7% vs national
Median hourly $28.24
10th percentile $38,790
90th percentile $80,120
Employed locally 100
National median $63,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,790
    25th
    $46,550
    50th (median)
    $58,730
    75th
    $79,170
    90th
    $80,120

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Tool and Die Makers salary vs area income 79% Median Tool and Die Makers salary is 21% 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
    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 San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,600
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,070
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $41,550
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,340
    Helpers--Production Workers $33,890
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $40,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tool and Die Makers in San Antonio, TX is $28.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.77 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tool and Die Makers salary in San Antonio, TX is 7% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Tool and Die Makers (10th percentile) earn around $38,790 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,550.