The median annual wage for Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA is $52,660 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $56,100.
Pay spans roughly $36,400 at the 10th percentile to $80,710 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $25.32 per hour. An estimated 40 people work as tool grinders, filers, and sharpeners in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA.
| Median (annual) | $52,660 |
| Mean (annual) | $56,100 |
| Median (hourly) | $25.32 |
| 10th percentile | $36,400 |
| 90th percentile | $80,710 |
| Employment | 40 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.