The median annual wage for Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners in Iowa is $43,400 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $46,020.
Pay spans roughly $39,460 at the 10th percentile to $52,300 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $20.87 per hour. An estimated 50 people work as tool grinders, filers, and sharpeners in Iowa.
| Median (annual) | $43,400 |
| Mean (annual) | $46,020 |
| Median (hourly) | $20.87 |
| 10th percentile | $39,460 |
| 90th percentile | $52,300 |
| Employment | 50 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.