The median annual wage for Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners in Michigan is $46,020 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $48,290.
Pay spans roughly $33,400 at the 10th percentile to $65,300 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $22.12 per hour. An estimated 390 people work as tool grinders, filers, and sharpeners in Michigan.
| Median (annual) | $46,020 |
| Mean (annual) | $48,290 |
| Median (hourly) | $22.12 |
| 10th percentile | $33,400 |
| 90th percentile | $65,300 |
| Employment | 390 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.