How much does a tool grinder make in St. Louis?
$61,550a year
Median yearly pay for tool grinders in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $29.59 an hour or $5,129 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.59
- Vs. national median
- +23%
- Rank among cities
- 8 of 21
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,000Median: $61,550Highest 10%: $63,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,000 | $25.00 | |
| 25th | $52,010 | $25.00 | |
| Median | $61,550 | $29.59 | |
| 75th | $61,550 | $29.59 | |
| 90th | $63,000 | $30.29 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for tool grinders.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in St. Louis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Power Plant Operator | $101,800 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer | $94,230 |
| Power Distributor and Dispatcher | $85,470 |
| Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator | $75,610 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker | $75,210 |
| Plant and System Operator | $69,910 |
| Machinist | $62,210 |
| Multiple Machine Tool Setter | $62,090 |
| Welding | $60,600 |
| Tool and Die Maker | $59,610 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tool grinder make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $29.59 ($61,550 a year).
Do tool grinders make more in St. Louis than the national average?
Yes: $61,550 against $50,060 nationally, 23% more.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $52,540, so St. Louis pays 17% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for tool grinder pay?
8 of 21 metro areas with data.
How much does a tool grinder make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $52,000 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,000 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.