Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners Salary
The median tool grinders, filers, and sharpeners salary in the United States is $50,060 per year ($24.07/hour). Salaries range from $35,350 at the entry level to $77,170+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 5,600 tool grinders, filers, and sharpeners jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to decline 7.8% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$50,060
per year
Hourly Rate
$24.07
per hour
Employment
5,600
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$35,350
25th percentile
$40,800
Median
$50,060
75th percentile
$62,150
90th percentile
$77,170
Job Growth (2024-2034)
-7.8%
Decline
Annual Openings
500
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Training Needed
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners Salary by State
Best Cities (cost-adjusted) →Salary Map — Click a state for details
$34K$75K■ No data
Top Paying States
Washington
$75K
+50%
Oregon
$61K
+21%
Idaho
$59K
+18%
Ohio
$57K
+13%
Massachusetts
$57K
+13%
Louisiana
$56K
+13%
Mississippi
$56K
+11%
Kansas
$54K
+8%
Missouri
$53K
+5%
Minnesota
$52K
+4%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $75,190 | +50.2% |
| Oregon | $60,760 | +21.4% |
| Idaho | $59,250 | +18.4% |
| Ohio | $56,690 | +13.2% |
| Massachusetts | $56,600 | +13.1% |
| Louisiana | $56,380 | +12.6% |
| Mississippi | $55,510 | +10.9% |
| Kansas | $54,100 | +8.1% |
| Missouri | $52,540 | +5.0% |
| Minnesota | $51,990 | +3.9% |
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Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $102,390 | +104.5% |
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | $75,630 | +51.1% |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $64,350 | +28.5% |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $62,890 | +25.6% |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $62,790 | +25.4% |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $62,300 | +24.5% |
| Longview-Kelso, WA | $61,820 | +23.5% |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $61,550 | +23.0% |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $60,760 | +21.4% |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $55,100 | +10.1% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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