The median annual wage for Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners in Texas is $38,190 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $41,060.
Pay spans roughly $31,710 at the 10th percentile to $50,180 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $18.36 per hour. An estimated 400 people work as tool grinders, filers, and sharpeners in Texas.
| Median (annual) | $38,190 |
| Mean (annual) | $41,060 |
| Median (hourly) | $18.36 |
| 10th percentile | $31,710 |
| 90th percentile | $50,180 |
| Employment | 400 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.