The median annual wage for Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners in Tennessee is $35,600 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $42,910.
Pay spans roughly $33,020 at the 10th percentile to $72,350 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.12 per hour. An estimated 70 people work as tool grinders, filers, and sharpeners in Tennessee.
| Median (annual) | $35,600 |
| Mean (annual) | $42,910 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.12 |
| 10th percentile | $33,020 |
| 90th percentile | $72,350 |
| Employment | 70 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.