The median annual wage for Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners in Washington is $72,390 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $73,960.
Pay spans roughly $49,420 at the 10th percentile to $106,980 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $34.80 per hour. An estimated 490 people work as tool grinders, filers, and sharpeners in Washington.
| Median (annual) | $72,390 |
| Mean (annual) | $73,960 |
| Median (hourly) | $34.80 |
| 10th percentile | $49,420 |
| 90th percentile | $106,980 |
| Employment | 490 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.