The median annual wage for Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners in Virginia is $34,310 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $38,340.
Pay spans roughly $28,900 at the 10th percentile to $57,200 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $16.50 per hour. An estimated 120 people work as tool grinders, filers, and sharpeners in Virginia.
| Median (annual) | $34,310 |
| Mean (annual) | $38,340 |
| Median (hourly) | $16.50 |
| 10th percentile | $28,900 |
| 90th percentile | $57,200 |
| Employment | 120 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.