Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$48,970
↑ 41.7% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 41.7% since 2011 ($34,570 → $48,970)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $48,970
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 4.4% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -4%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $48,970 | +5.5% |
| 2023 | $46,410 | +10.7% |
| 2022 | $41,940 | +9.1% |
| 2021 | $38,430 | -6.4% |
| 2020 | $41,060 | +4.4% |
| 2019 | $39,330 | +3.1% |
| 2018 | $38,140 | +4.8% |
| 2017 | $36,390 | -0.7% |
| 2016 | $36,650 | +3.1% |
| 2015 | $35,550 | +0.4% |
| 2014 | $35,420 | +3.2% |
| 2013 | $34,310 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | $34,300 | -0.8% |
| 2011 | $34,570 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.