Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners Salary in New York
In New York, tool grinders, filers, and sharpeners earn $43,260 at the median — $20.8 an hour. The range runs from $34K at the entry level to $56K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across New York. Jump to a metro for precise data:
Bar chart showing Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners salary percentiles in New York: 10th percentile $33,870, 25th percentile $38,280, median $43,260, 75th percentile $50,350, 90th percentile $56,160. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level tool grinders, filers, and sharpeners (10th percentile) start around $34K. Mid-career wages sit at $43K. Top earners bring in $56K or more, a $22K spread from bottom to top.
How much do tool grinders, filers, and sharpeners make in New York?▼
The median is $43,260 a year, that works out to about $21 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $33,870, and experienced tool grinders, filers, and sharpeners can clear $56,160. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $43K enough to live in New York?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,919/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,917/month, which eats 65.7% 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 New York?▼
New York 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 $44,048 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.
