Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners
Occupation
$48,970
National Median Salary
$23.54
Median Hourly Wage
5,730
Total Employment
Salary Distribution
10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile
Salary Trend (2014-2024)
+38.3%
10 Year Change
$35,420
2014 Median
$48,970
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries
Industry Wage Growth
Best Paying States
Fastest Growing States
Where This Career Pays Above Average
Top Paying Industries for Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners
| Industry | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing | $70,320 | 460 |
| Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing | $67,090 | 110 |
| Transportation Equipment Manufacturing | $67,090 | 610 |
| Sawmills and Wood Preservation | $59,380 | 1,310 |
| Wood Product Manufacturing | $58,470 | 1,520 |
Top Paying States for Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners
| State | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $72,390 | 490 |
| Idaho | $65,500 | 60 |
| New Jersey | $64,510 | — |
| Oregon | $59,850 | 410 |
| Nebraska | $58,240 | 50 |
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Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing
Sawmills and Wood Preservation
Wood Product Manufacturing
Machinery, Equipment, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (3321, 3322, 3325, 3326, and 3329 only)
Machine Shops
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
Other Wood Product Manufacturing
Machine Shops; Turned Product; and Screw, Nut, and Bolt Manufacturing
Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing