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Tool and Die Makers average salary by city in California
- San Francisco$90,660
- San Diego$80,280
- Stockton$76,530
- Los Angeles$75,550
- Oxnard$69,280
- Riverside$67,380
- Modesto$58,000
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | $90,660 | $97,560 | $69,060 | $68,270 | 116 |
| San Diego | $80,280 | $85,010 | $56,810 | $61,933 | 112 |
| Stockton | $76,530 | $82,820 | $54,050 | $59,619 | 105 |
| Los Angeles | $75,550 | $78,020 | $55,970 | $59,008 | 114 |
| Oxnard | $69,280 | $72,390 | $47,310 | $55,099 | 111 |
| Riverside | $67,380 | $62,690 | $48,670 | $53,914 | 106 |
| Modesto | $58,000 | $52,300 | $44,500 | $47,110 | 104 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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