How much does a tool grinder make in Texas?
$46,000a year
Median yearly pay for tool grinders in Texas. That is $22.12 an hour or $3,833 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.12
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,200Median: $46,000Highest 10%: $78,620
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,200 | $15.48 | |
| 25th | $38,100 | $18.32 | |
| Median | $46,000 | $22.12 | |
| 75th | $62,350 | $29.98 | |
| 90th | $78,620 | $37.80 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Houston, TX | $62,300 |
| Dallas, TX | $33,830 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for tool grinders.
| 20. Georgia | $46,800 |
| 21. Maine | $46,750 |
| 22. New Hampshire | $46,380 |
| 23. Texas | $46,000 |
| 24. North Carolina | $45,790 |
| 25. Oklahoma | $45,600 |
| 26. Kentucky | $44,170 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tool grinder make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $22.12 ($46,000 a year).
Do tool grinders make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $46,000 against $50,060 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Texas rank for tool grinder pay?
Texas ranks 23 of 35 states.
Which city in Texas pays tool grinders the most?
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX, with a median of $62,300 a year.
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.