How much does a tool grinder make in Philadelphia?
$44,050a year
Median yearly pay for tool grinders in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area. That is $21.18 an hour or $3,671 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.18
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among cities
- 18 of 21
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,900Median: $44,050Highest 10%: $54,910
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,900 | $15.34 | |
| 25th | $38,570 | $18.54 | |
| Median | $44,050 | $21.18 | |
| 75th | $45,570 | $21.91 | |
| 90th | $54,910 | $26.40 |
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| No other city in the state with data. |
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Salaries for every job in Philadelphia, PAFrequently asked questions
How much does a tool grinder make an hour in Philadelphia?
The median hourly pay in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area is $21.18 ($44,050 a year).
Do tool grinders make more in Philadelphia than the national average?
No: $44,050 against $50,060 nationally, 12% less.
How does Philadelphia compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $39,550, so Philadelphia pays 11% more.
Where does Philadelphia rank for tool grinder pay?
18 of 21 metro areas with data.
How much does a tool grinder make starting out in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,900 or less a year; the top 10% make $54,910 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.