The median annual wage for Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners in Arkansas is $38,650 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $46,450.
Pay spans roughly $34,110 at the 10th percentile to $79,040 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $18.58 per hour. An estimated 170 people work as tool grinders, filers, and sharpeners in Arkansas.
| Median (annual) | $38,650 |
| Mean (annual) | $46,450 |
| Median (hourly) | $18.58 |
| 10th percentile | $34,110 |
| 90th percentile | $79,040 |
| Employment | 170 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.