How much does a tool grinder make in Wisconsin?
$51,240a year
Median yearly pay for tool grinders in Wisconsin. That is $24.63 an hour or $4,270 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.63
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,960Median: $51,240Highest 10%: $84,470
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,960 | $18.73 | |
| 25th | $43,380 | $20.86 | |
| Median | $51,240 | $24.63 | |
| 75th | $52,260 | $25.13 | |
| 90th | $84,470 | $40.61 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $62,790 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for tool grinders.
| 10. Minnesota | $51,990 |
| 11. Iowa | $51,760 |
| 12. California | $51,300 |
| 13. Wisconsin | $51,240 |
| 14. South Carolina | $50,220 |
| 15. Montana | $49,560 |
| 16. New Jersey | $49,470 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tool grinder make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $24.63 ($51,240 a year).
Do tool grinders make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
Yes: $51,240 against $50,060 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Wisconsin rank for tool grinder pay?
Wisconsin ranks 13 of 35 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays tool grinders the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $62,790 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.