The median annual wage for Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA is $61,360 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $63,600.
Pay spans roughly $49,820 at the 10th percentile to $102,270 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $29.50 per hour. An estimated 200 people work as tool grinders, filers, and sharpeners in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA.
| Median (annual) | $61,360 |
| Mean (annual) | $63,600 |
| Median (hourly) | $29.50 |
| 10th percentile | $49,820 |
| 90th percentile | $102,270 |
| Employment | 200 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.