The median annual wage for Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners in Kentucky is $53,780 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $56,930.
Pay spans roughly $37,660 at the 10th percentile to $77,580 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $25.85 per hour. An estimated 40 people work as tool grinders, filers, and sharpeners in Kentucky.
| Median (annual) | $53,780 |
| Mean (annual) | $56,930 |
| Median (hourly) | $25.85 |
| 10th percentile | $37,660 |
| 90th percentile | $77,580 |
| Employment | 40 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.