The average salary for a tool grinders, filers, and sharpener in the United States is $48,520, but the range typically falls between $38,030 and $56,950. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $23.33, with a range between $18.29 and $27.38.
There are approximately 6,660 people employed as a tool grinders, filers, and sharpener in the United States. With Michigan, California, Oregon employing the highest number of tool grinders, filers, and sharpeners.The state with the best pay for a tool grinders, filers, and sharpener is Washington, with an average annual salary of $70,970, while Mississippi has the lowest average annual salary of $36,760.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $32,020 | $15.39 |
| 25th Percentile | $38,030 | $18.29 |
| Median | $46,410 | $22.31 |
| 75th Percentile | $56,950 | $27.38 |
| 90th Percentile | $68,150 | $32.77 |
The salary of a tool grinders, filers, and sharpener can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a tool grinders, filers, and sharpener in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for tool grinders, filers, and sharpeners are Washington, Oregon, Ohio, Minnesota, Massachusetts while the worst states are Mississippi, Virginia, Arkansas, Texas, Alabama.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $24,840 | $41,500 | $68,860 |
| Arkansas | $32,420 | $43,570 | $58,750 |
| California | $35,860 | $51,000 | $72,800 |
| Colorado | $32,640 | $56,880 | $83,310 |
| Florida | $33,220 | $40,820 | $52,070 |
| Georgia | $28,560 | $47,370 | $72,960 |
| Idaho | $37,890 | $51,520 | $63,200 |
| Indiana | $34,890 | $45,480 | $59,640 |
| Iowa | $41,430 | $52,410 | $64,160 |
| Kansas | $27,540 | $45,060 | $71,790 |
| Kentucky | $33,330 | $42,080 | $53,000 |
| Louisiana | $40,180 | $49,240 | $60,910 |
| Massachusetts | $45,730 | $51,870 | $56,350 |
| Michigan | $32,330 | $45,710 | $57,990 |
| Minnesota | $45,910 | $54,910 | $65,710 |
| Mississippi | $26,900 | $36,760 | $48,470 |
| Missouri | $38,340 | $49,140 | $67,140 |
| New Hampshire | $35,090 | $44,530 | $59,440 |
| New Jersey | $43,030 | $46,910 | $48,010 |
| New York | $31,870 | $40,660 | $53,240 |
| North Carolina | $28,980 | $45,160 | $68,150 |
| Ohio | $37,530 | $54,830 | $69,640 |
| Oklahoma | $29,420 | $43,020 | $56,500 |
| Oregon | $47,240 | $60,880 | $74,500 |
| Pennsylvania | $27,770 | $44,030 | $59,140 |
| South Carolina | $36,880 | $46,870 | $58,920 |
| Tennessee | $27,820 | $42,430 | $60,100 |
| Texas | $29,060 | $38,420 | $49,140 |
| Virginia | $28,660 | $38,080 | $52,820 |
| Washington | $47,880 | $70,970 | $104,090 |
| Wisconsin | $37,410 | $44,310 | $49,660 |
Even between cities, the salary of a tool grinders, filers, and sharpener can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for tool grinders, filers, and sharpeners is Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue area, WA with an average salary of $85,440.The city with the lowest average salary for tool grinders, filers, and sharpeners is Fort Smith, AR with an average salary of $34,210.
Areas with highest average salaries for tool grinders, filers, and sharpeners
Areas with lowest average salaries for tool grinders, filers, and sharpeners
The number of tool grinders, filers, and sharpeners in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of tool grinders, filers, and sharpeners has increased by 580. On average, the number of tool grinders, filers, and sharpeners has been increasing by 2.4% each year. The salary of tool grinders, filers, and sharpeners has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of tool grinders, filers, and sharpeners has increased by $4,850. On average, the salary of tool grinders, filers, and sharpeners has been increasing by 2.8% each year.
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners are part of the production occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for tool grinders, filers, and sharpeners compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all production occupations jobs here.
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