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Tool and Die Makers Salary in Texas
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Tool and Die Makers make in Texas?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$55,470
Median Annual Salary
▲
+1.7% vs 2024
$58,110
Mean Salary
$55,470
Median Salary
$26.67
Hourly Rate
1,710 people work as Tool and Die Makers in Texas
Tool and Die Makers salary by percentile in Texas
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Tool and Die Makers in Texas earn a median salary of $55,470 per year ($4,622/month).
This is 15.1% below the national average of $65,332.
Texas ranks #42 out of 45 states for Tool and Die Makers pay.
Approximately 1,710 people work in this occupation across Texas.
Salaries increased by 1.7% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Tool and Die Makers
Analyze specifications, lay out metal stock, set up and operate machine tools, and fit and assemble parts to make and repair dies, cutting tools, jigs, fixtures, gauges, and machinists' hand tools.
Top Skills
Operations Monitoring
3.25
Operation and Control
3.25
Quality Control Analysis
3.25
Critical Thinking
3.12
Monitoring
3.12
Key Knowledge Areas
Mechanical
4.48
Mathematics
3.52
Production and Processing
3.48
Design
3.39
English Language
3.03
Typical Education: Post-Secondary Certificate
(40.9% of workers)
Salaries for Tool and Die Makers in Texas range from $36,350 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $85,500 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $41,900 and $72,470.
Median $55,470
P10: $36,350P25: $41,900P75: $72,470P90: $85,500
10th
$36,350
25th
$41,900
Median
$55,470
75th
$72,470
90th
$85,500
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$36,350
$17.48
$3,029
25th Percentile
$41,900
$20.14
$3,491
Median (50th)
$55,470
$26.67
$4,622
75th Percentile
$72,470
$34.84
$6,039
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$85,500
$41.11
$7,125
Note: The mean (average) salary of $58,110 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
The median annual salary for Tool and Die Makers in Texas is $55,470 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $58,110.
What is the salary range for a Tool and Die Makers in Texas?
Salaries for Tool and Die Makers in Texas range from $36,350 at the 10th percentile to $85,500 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $41,900 and $72,470.
What is the starting salary for a Tool and Die Makers in Texas?
Entry-level Tool and Die Makers positions in Texas typically start around $36,350 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $41,900 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Tool and Die Makers in Texas?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 1,710 people are employed as Tool and Die Makers in Texas.
What is the hourly rate for a Tool and Die Makers in Texas?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Tool and Die Makers in Texas is approximately $26.67 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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