Salary guide, May 2025
Mold Maker pay in New Mexico
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The median annual wage for Tool and Die Makers in New Mexico was $47,960 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $43,980 and $63,960.
The New Mexico median is $16,090 below the national median of $64,050, both from BLS May 2025.
Broader occupation · SOC 51-4111 Tool and Die Makers
The Mold Maker title maps to the published occupation. BLS does not separate this process, credential, shift or plant-specific title from other work in the occupation.
What should you know about new Mexico?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,260 | $43,980 | $47,960 | $63,960 | $79,040 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $19.36 | $21.14 | $23.06 | $30.75 | $38.00 |
BLS estimated 40 workers employed in this occupation in New Mexico. Location quotient: 0.12.
What should you know about united States?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $44,680 | $51,490 | $64,050 | $78,770 | $92,680 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $21.48 | $24.75 | $30.79 | $37.87 | $44.56 |
What should you know about earlier release?
BLS May 2024 has no published row for this occupation in New Mexico, so no release comparison is shown.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 51-4111 Tool and Die Makers, New Mexico. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 51-4111 Tool and Die Makers, U.S.. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
What should you know about nearby areas?
| Area | Median | 25th to 75th |
|---|---|---|
| El Paso, TX | $45,800 | $36,420 to $61,670 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $61,370 | $48,530 to $77,670 |
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