Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners pay in the United States

In the U.S., the median pay for tool grinders, filers, and sharpeners is $24.07 an hour ($50,060 a year). About 5,600 people work in this job there.

$24.07Median hourly pay

$40,800–$62,150Middle half of workers, yearly

5,600People in this job in the U.S.

Pay range for tool grinders, filers, and sharpeners in the U.S.

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$16.99	$35,350
25% of workers	$19.61	$40,800
Half of workers (median)	$24.07	$50,060
75% of workers	$29.88	$62,150
90% of workers	$37.10	$77,170

Best-paying states for tool grinders, filers, and sharpeners

State	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Washington	$75,190	410
Oregon	$60,760	430
Idaho	$59,250	100
Ohio	$56,690	190
Massachusetts	$56,600	40
Louisiana	$56,380	40
Mississippi	$55,510	50
Kansas	$54,100	0
Missouri	$52,540	150
Minnesota	$51,990	90

Pay by state

California · $51,300
Texas · $46,000

Education, experience and outlook for tool grinders, filers, and sharpeners

Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
Job outlook: -6.8% over ten years, declining · about 500 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in the U.S.

Job	Median yearly pay
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$46,330
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$47,180
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$46,550
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing	$43,380
Tool and Die Makers	$64,050
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$46,570
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$48,540
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$50,620

Other job titles for this job

Crankshaft GrinderCutter Grind Tool TechnicianCutter Grind Tool TechCutter GrinderCutting Tool SharpenerDie GrinderDie PolisherDie SharpenerDie TrimmerExternal Tool Grinder OperatorFinish FilerInternal Grinder Setup Operator

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.