Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners
Perform precision smoothing, sharpening, polishing, or grinding of metal objects.Salary by State
| State Name | Employment | Annual Salary | Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 330 | $39,490 | $18.98 | |
| Arizona | 60 | $55,550 | $26.71 | |
| Arkansas | 190 | $39,850 | $19.16 | |
| California | 820 | $42,620 | $20.49 | |
| Colorado | 50 | $35,710 | $17.17 | |
| Connecticut | 100 | $63,700 | $30.63 | |
| Florida | 170 | $35,010 | $16.83 | |
| Georgia | 80 | $36,900 | $17.74 | |
| Idaho | 50 | $50,640 | $24.35 | |
| Illinois | $39,460 | $18.97 | ||
| Indiana | 200 | $43,860 | $21.09 | |
| Iowa | 60 | $47,220 | $22.70 | |
| Kansas | 120 | $54,300 | $26.11 | |
| Louisiana | 60 | $39,440 | $18.96 | |
| Massachusetts | 210 | $48,510 | $23.32 | |
| Michigan | 470 | $42,190 | $20.28 | |
| Minnesota | $39,950 | $19.21 | ||
| Mississippi | 120 | $35,350 | $16.99 | |
| Missouri | 100 | $44,420 | $21.36 | |
| Nebraska | 40 | $41,010 | $19.72 | |
| New Hampshire | 60 | $46,330 | $22.27 | |
| New Jersey | 50 | $46,110 | $22.17 | |
| New York | 170 | $38,630 | $18.57 | |
| North Carolina | 180 | $40,040 | $19.25 | |
| Ohio | 140 | $52,330 | $25.16 | |
| Oklahoma | 110 | $37,340 | $17.95 | |
| Oregon | 440 | $52,670 | $25.32 | |
| Pennsylvania | 70 | $49,170 | $23.64 | |
| South Carolina | 40 | $46,070 | $22.15 | |
| South Dakota | 40 | $37,560 | $18.06 | |
| Tennessee | 180 | $38,600 | $18.56 | |
| Texas | $32,030 | $15.40 | ||
| Utah | $41,220 | $19.82 | ||
| Virginia | 80 | $40,020 | $19.24 | |
| Washington | 320 | $60,840 | $29.25 | |
| Wisconsin | 110 | $44,010 | $21.16 |
Education
The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.
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$43,660 per yearNational average salaryDecliningJob growth rate
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High school diploma or equivalentTypical education requirement
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Moderate-term on-the-job trainingTypical on-the-job training requirement
Educational Attainment
The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as tool grinders, filers, and sharpeners.
- Less than high school 18%
- High school graduate 48%
- College dropout 21%
- Associate’s degree 7%
- Bachelor’s degree 5%
- Master’s degree 1%
- Doctorate degree 0%
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