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How much does a tool and die maker make in Austin?

$50,320a year

Median yearly pay for tool and die makers in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area. That is $24.19 an hour or $4,193 a month.

Hourly
$24.19
Vs. national median
-21%
Rank among cities
157 of 166
Jobs in the area
60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,310Median: $50,320Highest 10%: $77,100
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$37,310$17.94
25th$38,160$18.35
Median$50,320$24.19
75th$63,010$30.29
90th$77,100$37.07

Other cities in Texas

Median yearly pay for tool and die makers.

San Antonio, TX$66,240
Dallas, TX$59,910
Houston, TX$53,330
El Paso, TX$45,800
Beaumont, TX$37,910
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Related jobs in Austin

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Distributor and Dispatcher$109,200
Power Plant Operator$85,350
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$74,030
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$71,470
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$62,430
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$61,610
Welder$59,040
Machinist$59,030
Plant and System Operator$55,790
Separating$54,990
Salaries for every job in Austin, TX

Frequently asked questions

How much does a tool and die maker make an hour in Austin?

The median hourly pay in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area is $24.19 ($50,320 a year).

Do tool and die makers make more in Austin than the national average?

No: $50,320 against $64,050 nationally, 21% less.

How does Austin compare with the rest of Texas?

The median in Texas is $55,470, so Austin pays 9% less.

Where does Austin rank for tool and die maker pay?

157 of 166 metro areas with data.

How much does a tool and die maker make starting out in Austin?

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,310 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,100 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.