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How much does a tool grinder make in Riverside?

$46,760a year

Median yearly pay for tool grinders in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area. That is $22.48 an hour or $3,897 a month.

Hourly
$22.48
Vs. national median
-7%
Rank among cities
15 of 21
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,380Median: $46,760Highest 10%: $65,270
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$38,380$18.45
25th$39,350$18.92
Median$46,760$22.48
75th$59,760$28.73
90th$65,270$31.38

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for tool grinders.

San Diego, CA$50,120
Los Angeles, CA$46,580
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Related jobs in Riverside

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Distributor and Dispatcher$140,700
Gas Plant Operator$124,500
Power Plant Operator$98,060
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$87,170
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$82,780
Plant and System Operator$80,430
Petroleum Pump System Operator$79,840
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$71,180
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$70,230
Layout Worker$67,490
Salaries for every job in Riverside, CA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area is $22.48 ($46,760 a year).

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

No: $46,760 against $50,060 nationally, 7% less.

How does Riverside compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $51,300, so Riverside pays 9% less.

Where does Riverside rank for tool grinder pay?

15 of 21 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $38,380 or less a year; the top 10% make $65,270 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.