SOC 514194

Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners

Perform precision smoothing, sharpening, polishing, or grinding of metal objects.

National Median

$48,970

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$48,970

Entry Level (10th pct)

$33,770

Experienced (90th pct)

$74,120

Total Employed

5,730

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$33,770 - $39,520
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$39,520 - $60,210
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$60,210 - $74,120

Highest Paying Locations for Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners

Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

$91,850

+87.6% vs national

Western Washington nonmetropolitan area

$73,210

+49.5% vs national

Longview-Kelso, WA

$72,570

+48.2% vs national

Washington

$72,390

+47.8% vs national

North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area

$66,740

+36.3% vs national

Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$91,850	240
Western Washington nonmetropolitan area	$73,210	100
Longview-Kelso, WA	$72,570	40
Washington	$72,390	490
North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area	$66,740	30
Idaho	$65,500	60
Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area	$65,320	60
New Jersey	$64,510	N/A
South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area	$62,230	40
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA	$61,360	200
Cleveland, OH	$60,730	40
West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area	$60,720	60
Oregon	$59,850	410
West Arkansas nonmetropolitan area	$59,820	30
Eugene-Springfield, OR	$59,010	60
Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area	$58,240	40
Nebraska	$58,240	50
Georgia	$57,740	160
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA	$57,740	30
Ohio	$56,470	260
Massachusetts	$54,760	N/A
Kentucky	$53,780	40
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA	$53,020	40
Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area	$52,840	30
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA	$52,660	40
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH	$52,650	30
Kansas	$52,390	N/A
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI	$52,370	40
Kansas nonmetropolitan area	$52,350	N/A
Minnesota	$51,700	60
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI	$51,670	60
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$51,660	N/A
Louisiana	$50,900	60
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ	$50,350	180
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA	$50,060	270
California	$50,060	640
South Carolina	$50,030	110
Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area	$49,760	30
Missouri	$49,700	60
Maine	$48,840	70
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA	$48,660	40
Mississippi	$48,320	50
Wisconsin	$48,080	180
Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area	$47,360	60
Colorado	$47,170	N/A
Tuscaloosa, AL	$46,850	40
Northwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area	$46,280	50
Michigan	$46,020	390
Indiana	$45,830	70
Pittsburgh, PA	$45,280	40

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners?

The national median annual salary for Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners is $48,970, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpenerss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpenerss is Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, with a median salary of $91,850.

How much can an experienced Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners make?

Top-earning Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpenerss (90th percentile) make $74,120 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.