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How much does a tool grinder make in Eugene?

$75,630a year

Median yearly pay for tool grinders in the Eugene-Springfield, OR metro area. That is $36.36 an hour or $6,303 a month.

Hourly
$36.36
Vs. national median
+51%
Rank among cities
2 of 21
Jobs in the area
50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,350Median: $75,630Highest 10%: $81,370
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$50,350$24.21
25th$57,760$27.77
Median$75,630$36.36
75th$78,210$37.60
90th$81,370$39.12

Other cities in Oregon

Median yearly pay for tool grinders.

Portland, OR$60,760
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Related jobs in Eugene

Same field, median yearly pay.

Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$70,250
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$64,930
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$64,670
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$62,390
Machinist$55,440
Welder$54,670
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operator and Tender$49,180
Furnace$48,940
Sawing Machine Setter$48,400
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$48,230
Salaries for every job in Eugene, OR

Frequently asked questions

How much does a tool grinder make an hour in Eugene?

The median hourly pay in the Eugene-Springfield, OR metro area is $36.36 ($75,630 a year).

Do tool grinders make more in Eugene than the national average?

Yes: $75,630 against $50,060 nationally, 51% more.

How does Eugene compare with the rest of Oregon?

The median in Oregon is $60,760, so Eugene pays 24% more.

Where does Eugene rank for tool grinder pay?

2 of 21 metro areas with data.

How much does a tool grinder make starting out in Eugene?

The lowest-paid 10% make $50,350 or less a year; the top 10% make $81,370 or more.

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.