Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners Salary in U.S.
In U.S., tool grinders, filers, and sharpeners earn $48,970 at the median — $23.54 an hour. The range runs from $34K at the entry level to $74K for experienced workers.
AffordMap analysis of BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (latest release, May 2024)
So what does $49K get you in U.S.?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, U.S.
Entry-level tool grinders, filers, and sharpeners (10th percentile) start around $34K. Mid-career wages sit at $49K.Top earners bring in $74K or more - a $40K spread from bottom to top.
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $72K | +48% | 490 |
| Idaho | $66K | +34% | 60 |
| New Jersey | $65K | +32% | N/A |
| Oregon | $60K | +22% | 410 |
| Nebraska | $58K | +19% | 50 |
| Georgia | $58K | +18% | 160 |
| Ohio | $56K | +15% | 260 |
| Massachusetts | $55K | +12% | N/A |
| Kentucky | $54K | +10% | 40 |
| Kansas | $52K | +7% | N/A |
| Minnesota | $52K | +6% | 60 |
| Louisiana | $51K | +4% | 60 |
| California | $50K | +2% | 640 |
| South Carolina | $50K | +2% | 110 |
| Missouri | $50K | +1% | 60 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do tool grinders, filers, and sharpeners make in U.S.?
The median is $48,970 a year - that works out to about $23.54 an hour. The range is wide: entry-level workers start around $33,770, and experienced tool grinders, filers, and sharpeners can clear $74,120. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $49K enough to live in U.S.?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,449/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,412/month, which eats 40.9% 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 U.S.?
U.S. 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 $48,970 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.