The median annual wage for Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners in North Carolina is $44,230 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $46,280.
Pay spans roughly $29,510 at the 10th percentile to $68,390 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $21.27 per hour. An estimated 170 people work as tool grinders, filers, and sharpeners in North Carolina.
| Median (annual) | $44,230 |
| Mean (annual) | $46,280 |
| Median (hourly) | $21.27 |
| 10th percentile | $29,510 |
| 90th percentile | $68,390 |
| Employment | 170 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.