How much does a tool grinder make in Seattle?
$102,400a year
Median yearly pay for tool grinders in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $49.23 an hour or $8,533 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.23
- Vs. national median
- +105%
- Rank among cities
- 1 of 21
- Jobs in the area
- 170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,500Median: $102,400Highest 10%: $115,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,500 | $31.01 | |
| 25th | $69,390 | $33.36 | |
| Median | $102,400 | $49.23 | |
| 75th | $108,700 | $52.27 | |
| 90th | $115,400 | $55.47 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for tool grinders.
| Portland, OR | $60,760 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Power Distributor and Dispatcher | $160,600 |
| Power Plant Operator | $125,000 |
| Layout Worker | $123,100 |
| Tool and Die Maker | $116,900 |
| Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator | $112,300 |
| Aircraft Structure | $110,500 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator | $109,600 |
| Milling and Planing Machine Setter | $105,400 |
| Engine and Other Machine Assembler | $102,500 |
| Adhesive Bonding Machine Operator and Tender | $100,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tool grinder make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $49.23 ($102,400 a year).
Do tool grinders make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $102,400 against $50,060 nationally, 105% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $75,190, so Seattle pays 36% more.
Where does Seattle rank for tool grinder pay?
1 of 21 metro areas with data.
How much does a tool grinder make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $64,500 or less a year; the top 10% make $115,400 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.