Tool and Die Makers Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $98,080 +55.2% vs national
Median hourly $47.15
10th percentile $50,450
90th percentile $119,710
Employed locally 40
National median $63,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,450
    25th
    $65,640
    50th (median)
    $98,080
    75th
    $108,860
    90th
    $119,710

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Tool and Die Makers salary vs area income 62% Median Tool and Die Makers salary is 38% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Tool and Die Makers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $103,200
    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
    Bay City, MI $84,610

    Nearby metros — Tool and Die Makers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $86,920
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $85,290
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $80,280
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $78,810
    California $77,800
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $77,540

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $48,430
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $51,210
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $58,460
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $88,990
    Production Workers, All Other $47,670
    Machinists $62,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tool and Die Makers in San Jose, CA is $47.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.55 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tool and Die Makers salary in San Jose, CA is 55.2% above 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Tool and Die Makers (10th percentile) earn around $50,450 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,640.