How much does a tool grinder make in Houston?
$62,300a year
Median yearly pay for tool grinders in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $29.95 an hour or $5,192 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.95
- Vs. national median
- +24%
- Rank among cities
- 6 of 21
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,020Median: $62,300Highest 10%: $78,670
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,020 | $18.28 | |
| 25th | $46,000 | $22.12 | |
| Median | $62,300 | $29.95 | |
| 75th | $78,610 | $37.79 | |
| 90th | $78,670 | $37.82 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for tool grinders.
| Dallas, TX | $33,830 |
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Salaries for every job in Houston, TXFrequently asked questions
How much does a tool grinder make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $29.95 ($62,300 a year).
Do tool grinders make more in Houston than the national average?
Yes: $62,300 against $50,060 nationally, 24% more.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $46,000, so Houston pays 35% more.
Where does Houston rank for tool grinder pay?
6 of 21 metro areas with data.
How much does a tool grinder make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,020 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,670 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.