How much does a tool grinder make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $24.07 an hour or $4,172 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.07
- Average (mean)
- $53,240
- Jobs
- 5,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,350 | $17.00 | |
| 25th | $40,800 | $19.62 | |
| Median | $50,060 | $24.07 | |
| 75th | $62,150 | $29.88 | |
| 90th | $77,170 | $37.10 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Washington | $75,190 |
| Oregon | $60,760 |
| Idaho | $59,250 |
| Ohio | $56,690 |
| Massachusetts | $56,600 |
| Louisiana | $56,380 |
| Mississippi | $55,510 |
| Kansas | $54,100 |
| Missouri | $52,540 |
| Minnesota | $51,990 |
| Iowa | $51,760 |
| California | $51,300 |
| Wisconsin | $51,240 |
| South Carolina | $50,220 |
| Montana | $49,560 |
| New Jersey | $49,470 |
| Indiana | $48,700 |
| Nebraska | $47,360 |
| New York | $47,070 |
| Georgia | $46,800 |
| Maine | $46,750 |
| New Hampshire | $46,380 |
| Texas | $46,000 |
| North Carolina | $45,790 |
| Oklahoma | $45,600 |
| Kentucky | $44,170 |
| Michigan | $43,470 |
| Alabama | $41,720 |
| Connecticut | $39,710 |
| Pennsylvania | $39,550 |
| Arkansas | $38,410 |
| Virginia | $38,370 |
| Tennessee | $36,920 |
| Florida | $36,880 |
| Colorado | $33,970 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Seattle, WA | $102,400 |
| Eugene, OR | $75,630 |
| Dayton, OH | $64,350 |
| Sacramento, CA | $62,890 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $62,790 |
| Houston, TX | $62,300 |
| Longview, WA | $61,820 |
| St. Louis, MO | $61,550 |
| Portland, OR | $60,760 |
| Atlanta, GA | $55,100 |
| San Francisco, CA | $53,340 |
| Hartford, CT | $51,690 |
| San Diego, CA | $50,120 |
| New York, NY | $48,580 |
| Riverside, CA | $46,760 |
In other countries
Tool Grinder belongs to the international group "Metal polishers, wheel grinders and tool sharpeners".
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- Layout Worker$63,870
- Plating Machine Setter$43,960
- Metal Worker and Plastic Worker$45,950
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tool grinder make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $24.07 ($50,060 a year).
How much does a tool grinder make a month?
About $4,172 a month before tax, based on a median of $50,060 a year.
How much does a tool grinder make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,350 or less a year ($17.00 an hour); the top 10% make $77,170 or more.
Which state pays tool grinders the most?
Washington, with a median of $75,190 a year, followed by Oregon ($60,760) and Idaho ($59,250).
Which city pays tool grinders the most?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, with a median of $102,400 a year.
How many tool grinders are there in the United States?
About 5,600 people work as tool grinders.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.