Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners Salary in Indiana
In Indiana, tool grinders, filers, and sharpeners earn $45,830 at the median — $22.04 an hour. The range runs from $41K at the entry level to $63K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Indiana. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners salary percentiles in Indiana: 10th percentile $41,140, 25th percentile $44,440, median $45,830, 75th percentile $49,240, 90th percentile $62,900. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level tool grinders, filers, and sharpeners (10th percentile) start around $41K. Mid-career wages sit at $46K. Top earners bring in $63K or more, a $22K spread from bottom to top.
How much do tool grinders, filers, and sharpeners make in Indiana?▼
The median is $45,830 a year, that works out to about $22 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $41,140, and experienced tool grinders, filers, and sharpeners can clear $62,900. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $46K enough to live in Indiana?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,122/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,144/month, which eats 36.6% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a tool grinders, filers, and sharpeners salary go in Indiana?▼
Indiana has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median tool grinders, filers, and sharpeners salary is worth about $49,918 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do tool grinders, filers, and sharpeners get paid the most?▼
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.
