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Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners pay in Texas

In Texas, the median pay for tool grinders, filers, and sharpeners is $22.12 an hour ($46,000 a year). About 530 people work in this job there.

$22.12Median hourly pay
$38,100–$62,350Middle half of workers, yearly
530People in this job in Texas

That is 8% lower than the U.S. median ($50,060). Texas ranks 23rd of 35 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for tool grinders, filers, and sharpeners in Texas

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$15.48$32,200
25% of workers$18.32$38,100
Half of workers (median)$22.12$46,000
75% of workers$29.98$62,350
90% of workers$37.80$78,620

Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners pay in Texas metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands$62,3000
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington$33,8300

Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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)

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Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$42,250
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48,020
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$33,840
Tool and Die Makers$55,470
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$45,090

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.