The median annual wage for Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners in South Carolina is $50,030 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $51,820.
Pay spans roughly $39,880 at the 10th percentile to $72,060 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $24.06 per hour. An estimated 110 people work as tool grinders, filers, and sharpeners in South Carolina.
| Median (annual) | $50,030 |
| Mean (annual) | $51,820 |
| Median (hourly) | $24.06 |
| 10th percentile | $39,880 |
| 90th percentile | $72,060 |
| Employment | 110 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.