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Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners Salary in Louisiana
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners make in Louisiana?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$56,380
Median Annual Salary
▲
+10.8% vs 2024
$53,670
Mean Salary
$56,380
Median Salary
$27.11
Hourly Rate
40 people work as Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners in Louisiana
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners salary by percentile in Louisiana
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners in Louisiana earn a median salary of $56,380 per year ($4,698/month).
This is 16.3% above the national average of $48,462.
Louisiana ranks #6 out of 35 states for Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners pay.
Approximately 40 people work in this occupation across Louisiana.
Salaries increased by 10.8% 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 Louisiana
Salaries for Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners in Louisiana range from $43,370 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $61,550 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $46,890 and $60,610.
Median $56,380
P10: $43,370P25: $46,890P75: $60,610P90: $61,550
10th
$43,370
25th
$46,890
Median
$56,380
75th
$60,610
90th
$61,550
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$43,370
$20.85
$3,614
25th Percentile
$46,890
$22.54
$3,907
Median (50th)
$56,380
$27.11
$4,698
75th Percentile
$60,610
$29.14
$5,050
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$61,550
$29.59
$5,129
Note: The mean (average) salary of $53,670 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#6
Louisiana ranks #6 of 35 states
$48,462
National avg. for Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners
How much do Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners make in Louisiana?
The median annual salary for Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners in Louisiana is $56,380 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $53,670.
What is the salary range for a Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners in Louisiana?
Salaries for Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners in Louisiana range from $43,370 at the 10th percentile to $61,550 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $46,890 and $60,610.
What is the starting salary for a Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners in Louisiana?
Entry-level Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners positions in Louisiana typically start around $43,370 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $46,890 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners in Louisiana?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 40 people are employed as Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners in Louisiana.
What is the hourly rate for a Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners in Louisiana?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners in Louisiana is approximately $27.11 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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