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

$53,330a year

Median yearly pay for tool and die makers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $25.64 an hour or $4,444 a month.

Hourly
$25.64
Vs. national median
-17%
Rank among cities
153 of 166
Jobs in the area
370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,460Median: $53,330Highest 10%: $74,630
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,460$17.53
25th$38,100$18.32
Median$53,330$25.64
75th$61,120$29.38
90th$74,630$35.88

Other cities in Texas

Median yearly pay for tool and die makers.

San Antonio, TX$66,240
Dallas, TX$59,910
Austin, TX$50,320
El Paso, TX$45,800
Beaumont, TX$37,910
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Related jobs in Houston

Same field, median yearly pay.

Chemical Plant and System Operator$106,000
Power Plant Operator$104,600
Gas Plant Operator$85,530
Petroleum Pump System Operator$84,100
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$79,430
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$75,330
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$69,820
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$68,100
Tool Grinder$62,300
Machinist$61,280
Salaries for every job in Houston, TX

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $25.64 ($53,330 a year).

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

No: $53,330 against $64,050 nationally, 17% less.

How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?

The median in Texas is $55,470, so Houston pays 4% less.

Where does Houston rank for tool and die maker pay?

153 of 166 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,460 or less a year; the top 10% make $74,630 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.