SOC 51-4194 · National · May 2024 OEWS Data
The national median salary for Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners is $48,963 per year ($23.54/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $39,520 and $60,216 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $74,131 per year. There are approximately 5,730 tool grinders, filers, and sharpeners employed in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| P10 | $16.24 | $33,779 |
| P25 | $19.00 | $39,520 |
| P50MEDIAN | $23.54 | $48,963 |
| P75 | $28.95 | $60,216 |
| P90 | $35.64 | $74,131 |
Manufacturing openings fell 71K, the first decline in three months. Quit rates continue to fall. The market is clearly easing with less urgency to stretch offers.
The national median salary for Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners is $48,963 per year ($23.54/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $39,520 and $60,216 annually.
The 90th percentile salary for Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners is $74,131 per year ($35.64/hr). The 75th percentile is $60,216 per year.
Entry-level Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners (10th percentile) earn approximately $33,779 per year ($16.24/hr). The 25th percentile is $39,520 per year.
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