How much does a tool grinder make in California?
$51,300a year
Median yearly pay for tool grinders in California. That is $24.66 an hour or $4,275 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.66
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 620
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,480Median: $51,300Highest 10%: $70,960
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,480 | $18.98 | |
| 25th | $43,710 | $21.01 | |
| Median | $51,300 | $24.66 | |
| 75th | $61,520 | $29.58 | |
| 90th | $70,960 | $34.12 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Sacramento, CA | $62,890 |
| San Francisco, CA | $53,340 |
| San Diego, CA | $50,120 |
| Riverside, CA | $46,760 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $46,580 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for tool grinders.
| 9. Missouri | $52,540 |
| 10. Minnesota | $51,990 |
| 11. Iowa | $51,760 |
| 12. California | $51,300 |
| 13. Wisconsin | $51,240 |
| 14. South Carolina | $50,220 |
| 15. Montana | $49,560 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tool grinder make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $24.66 ($51,300 a year).
Do tool grinders make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $51,300 against $50,060 nationally, 2% more.
Where does California rank for tool grinder pay?
California ranks 12 of 35 states.
Which city in California pays tool grinders the most?
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA, with a median of $62,890 a year.
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.