The median annual wage for Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners in Alabama is $40,440 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $44,080.
Pay spans roughly $26,240 at the 10th percentile to $71,970 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $19.44 per hour. An estimated 260 people work as tool grinders, filers, and sharpeners in Alabama.
| Median (annual) | $40,440 |
| Mean (annual) | $44,080 |
| Median (hourly) | $19.44 |
| 10th percentile | $26,240 |
| 90th percentile | $71,970 |
| Employment | 260 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.