The median annual wage for Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners in New York is $43,260 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $45,160.
Pay spans roughly $33,870 at the 10th percentile to $56,160 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $20.80 per hour. An estimated 170 people work as tool grinders, filers, and sharpeners in New York.
| Median (annual) | $43,260 |
| Mean (annual) | $45,160 |
| Median (hourly) | $20.80 |
| 10th percentile | $33,870 |
| 90th percentile | $56,160 |
| Employment | 170 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.