How much does a tool grinder make in San Diego?
$50,120a year
Median yearly pay for tool grinders in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area. That is $24.10 an hour or $4,177 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.10
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 13 of 21
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,580Median: $50,120Highest 10%: $83,320
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,580 | $18.07 | |
| 25th | $40,880 | $19.65 | |
| Median | $50,120 | $24.10 | |
| 75th | $59,010 | $28.37 | |
| 90th | $83,320 | $40.06 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for tool grinders.
| Riverside, CA | $46,760 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $46,580 |
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Salaries for every job in San Diego, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a tool grinder make an hour in San Diego?
The median hourly pay in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area is $24.10 ($50,120 a year).
Do tool grinders make more in San Diego than the national average?
Yes: $50,120 against $50,060 nationally, 0% more.
How does San Diego compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $51,300, so San Diego pays 2% less.
Where does San Diego rank for tool grinder pay?
13 of 21 metro areas with data.
How much does a tool grinder make starting out in San Diego?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,580 or less a year; the top 10% make $83,320 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.