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Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$51,300
Median Annual Salary
▲
+2.5% vs 2024
$53,440
Mean Salary
$51,300
Median Salary
$24.66
Hourly Rate
620 people work as Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners in California
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners in California earn a median salary of $51,300 per year ($4,275/month).
This is 5.9% above the national average of $48,462.
California ranks #12 out of 35 states for Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners pay.
Approximately 620 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 2.5% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners
Perform precision smoothing, sharpening, polishing, or grinding of metal objects.
Top Skills
Operations Monitoring
3.88
Operation and Control
3.75
Quality Control Analysis
3.5
Equipment Maintenance
3.38
Repairing
3.38
Key Knowledge Areas
Mechanical
3.61
Mathematics
3.49
English Language
3.13
Production and Processing
2.9
Education and Training
2.73
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(45.0% of workers)
Salary Range: Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners in California
Salaries for Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners in California range from $39,480 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $70,960 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $43,710 and $61,520.
Median $51,300
P10: $39,480P25: $43,710P75: $61,520P90: $70,960
10th
$39,480
25th
$43,710
Median
$51,300
75th
$61,520
90th
$70,960
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$39,480
$18.98
$3,290
25th Percentile
$43,710
$21.01
$3,642
Median (50th)
$51,300
$24.66
$4,275
75th Percentile
$61,520
$29.58
$5,126
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$70,960
$34.12
$5,913
Note: The mean (average) salary of $53,440 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#12
California ranks #12 of 35 states
$48,462
National avg. for Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners
How much do Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners make in California?
The median annual salary for Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners in California is $51,300 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $53,440.
What is the salary range for a Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners in California?
Salaries for Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners in California range from $39,480 at the 10th percentile to $70,960 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $43,710 and $61,520.
What is the starting salary for a Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners in California?
Entry-level Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners positions in California typically start around $39,480 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $43,710 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 620 people are employed as Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners in California is approximately $24.66 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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