Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners Salary
Average salary, salary range, and compensation data for Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners positions across the United States.
Median Annual Salary
$48,970
National average
Salary Range
$33,770 – $74,120
10th–90th percentile
Data Year
2024
Source: BLS
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners Salary by City
| Location | Median Salary | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $91,850 | $52,210 | $106,980 |
| Western Washington nonmetropolitan area | $73,210 | $50,690 | $77,760 |
| Longview-Kelso, WA | $72,570 | $50,660 | $82,570 |
| Washington | $72,390 | $49,420 | $106,980 |
| North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area | $66,740 | $52,520 | $79,380 |
| Idaho | $65,500 | $47,280 | $76,320 |
| Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $65,320 | $56,610 | $83,410 |
| New Jersey | $64,510 | $49,140 | $67,550 |
| South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $62,230 | $34,420 | $102,570 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $61,360 | $49,820 | $102,270 |
| Cleveland, OH | $60,730 | $40,870 | $90,930 |
| West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $60,720 | $39,580 | $67,120 |
| Oregon | $59,850 | $45,540 | $78,590 |
| West Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $59,820 | $37,090 | $79,970 |
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | $59,010 | $47,280 | $78,590 |
| Nebraska | $58,240 | $41,810 | $61,620 |
| Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $58,240 | $32,600 | $72,620 |
| Georgia | $57,740 | $30,640 | $71,320 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $57,740 | $30,720 | $92,840 |
| Ohio | $56,470 | $40,370 | $76,120 |
| Massachusetts | $54,760 | $46,770 | $54,970 |
| Kentucky | $53,780 | $37,660 | $77,580 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $53,020 | $34,980 | $76,890 |
| Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area | $52,840 | $34,320 | $62,500 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $52,660 | $36,400 | $80,710 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $52,650 | $41,580 | $62,750 |
| Kansas | $52,390 | $41,270 | $56,490 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $52,370 | $47,170 | $76,880 |
| Kansas nonmetropolitan area | $52,350 | $45,480 | $54,070 |
| Minnesota | $51,700 | $46,020 | $75,990 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $51,670 | $33,360 | $83,810 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $51,660 | $39,610 | $82,210 |
| Louisiana | $50,900 | $43,010 | $64,230 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $50,350 | $38,280 | $64,510 |
| California | $50,060 | $36,400 | $75,360 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $50,060 | $36,470 | $63,060 |
| South Carolina | $50,030 | $39,880 | $72,060 |
| Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $49,760 | $43,720 | $52,710 |
| Missouri | $49,700 | $40,810 | $88,750 |
| Maine | $48,840 | $34,320 | $62,500 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $48,660 | $35,090 | $57,930 |
| Mississippi | $48,320 | $29,910 | $58,840 |
| Wisconsin | $48,080 | $39,580 | $51,190 |
| Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $47,360 | $36,200 | $63,760 |
| Colorado | $47,170 | $36,810 | $91,320 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $46,850 | $36,550 | $75,910 |
| Northwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $46,280 | $33,280 | $62,030 |
| Michigan | $46,020 | $33,400 | $65,300 |
| Indiana | $45,830 | $41,140 | $62,900 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $45,280 | $28,430 | $62,900 |
| North Carolina | $44,230 | $29,510 | $68,390 |
| Iowa | $43,400 | $39,460 | $52,300 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $43,330 | $41,080 | $53,300 |
| New York | $43,260 | $33,870 | $56,160 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $43,200 | $31,100 | $67,310 |
| Pennsylvania | $42,680 | $28,760 | $60,490 |
| Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $42,380 | $29,510 | $56,460 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | $42,100 | $42,100 | $53,530 |
| New Hampshire | $42,000 | $34,980 | $60,120 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $41,540 | $30,780 | $47,520 |
| Alabama | $40,440 | $26,240 | $71,970 |
| Oklahoma | $40,110 | $28,200 | $59,600 |
| Florida | $38,870 | $32,010 | $46,150 |
| Arkansas | $38,650 | $34,110 | $79,040 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $38,230 | $33,020 | $66,760 |
| Texas | $38,190 | $31,710 | $50,180 |
| Fort Smith, AR-OK | $37,230 | $29,760 | $38,130 |
| Tennessee | $35,600 | $33,020 | $72,350 |
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR | $35,300 | $34,110 | $41,600 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $34,840 | $32,790 | $48,950 |
| Virginia | $34,310 | $28,900 | $57,200 |
| Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $31,320 | $26,210 | $58,460 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners make?▾
The median annual salary for a Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners is $48,970, with a typical range of $33,770 – $74,120 depending on experience, location, and employer.
What is the starting salary for a Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners?▾
Entry-level Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners positions typically start around $33,770 per year. Salaries increase significantly with experience and specialization.
Where do Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpenerss earn the most?▾
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpenerss tend to earn the highest salaries in major metropolitan areas. Use the salary by city table above to compare compensation across different locations.