The median annual wage for Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners in California is $50,060 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $52,240.
Pay spans roughly $36,400 at the 10th percentile to $75,360 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $24.07 per hour. An estimated 640 people work as tool grinders, filers, and sharpeners in California.
| Median (annual) | $50,060 |
| Mean (annual) | $52,240 |
| Median (hourly) | $24.07 |
| 10th percentile | $36,400 |
| 90th percentile | $75,360 |
| Employment | 640 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.