Tool and Die Makers pay range in Ponce
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,680 a year or less, while the top 10% make $50,980 or more. The middle half of tool and die makers in Ponce earn between $32,680 and $37,630.
- $33K10th
- $33K25th
- $36KMedian
- $38K75th
- $51K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $39,030 | $3,252 | $18.76 |
| Median | $36,400 | $3,033 | $17.50 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $32,680 | $2,723 | $15.71 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $37,630 | $3,136 | $18.09 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Tool and Die Makers pay in Ponce vs. Puerto Rico and the U.S.
Tool and die makers in Ponce earn 7% less than the Puerto Rico average ($41,990) and 42% less than the U.S. average ($66,860). At the median the gap is -43% against the U.S. median of $64,050.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ponce | $39,030 | $36,400 | $32,680 | $50,980 | 60 |
| Puerto Rico | $41,990 | $37,820 | $29,200 | $57,490 | 340 |
| United States | $66,860 | $64,050 | $44,680 | $92,680 | 56,930 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Is Ponce a good place for tool and die makers? Pay vs. cost of living
This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Ponce ($26,940). A typical home costs $103,100, or 2.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Tool and Die Makers salary in other Puerto Rico cities
Ponce ranks 2nd of 2 Puerto Rico metro areas for this job; San Juan pays the most ($40,640).
- San Juan$40,640
- Ponce$39,030
Highest-paying cities for tool and die makers
Seattle, WA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($107,510).
- Seattle, WA$107,510
- San Francisco, CA$90,660
- Albany, NY$83,480
- San Diego, CA$80,280
- Wichita, KS$80,080
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Tool and Die Makers salary in Ponce: questions
How much do tool and die makers make an hour in Ponce?
$18.76 an hour on average, and $17.50 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level tool and die makers salary in Ponce?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,680 a year and the 25th percentile is $32,680, a fair guide to starting pay.
Do tool and die makers earn more in Ponce than elsewhere?
The average here is 42% less than the U.S. average for this job ($66,860).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-4111; area Ponce, PR (38660). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.4%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Census median home value (Zillow does not cover this metro). Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.60, this job is 2.6 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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