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Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners Salary in Massachusetts
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners make in Massachusetts?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$56,600
Median Annual Salary
▲
+3.4% vs 2024
$54,060
Mean Salary
$56,600
Median Salary
$27.21
Hourly Rate
40 people work as Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners in Massachusetts
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners salary by percentile in Massachusetts
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners in Massachusetts earn a median salary of $56,600 per year ($4,716/month).
This is 16.8% above the national average of $48,462.
Massachusetts ranks #5 out of 35 states for Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners pay.
Approximately 40 people work in this occupation across Massachusetts.
Salaries increased by 3.4% 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 Massachusetts
Salaries for Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners in Massachusetts range from $48,300 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $56,600 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $49,430 and $56,600.
Median $56,600
P10: $48,300P25: $49,430P75: $56,600P90: $56,600
10th
$48,300
25th
$49,430
Median
$56,600
75th
$56,600
90th
$56,600
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$48,300
$23.22
$4,025
25th Percentile
$49,430
$23.76
$4,119
Median (50th)
$56,600
$27.21
$4,716
75th Percentile
$56,600
$27.21
$4,716
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$56,600
$27.21
$4,716
Note: The mean (average) salary of $54,060 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#5
Massachusetts ranks #5 of 35 states
$48,462
National avg. for Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners
How much do Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners make in Massachusetts?
The median annual salary for Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners in Massachusetts is $56,600 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $54,060.
What is the salary range for a Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners in Massachusetts?
Salaries for Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners in Massachusetts range from $48,300 at the 10th percentile to $56,600 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $49,430 and $56,600.
What is the starting salary for a Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners in Massachusetts?
Entry-level Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners positions in Massachusetts typically start around $48,300 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $49,430 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners in Massachusetts?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 40 people are employed as Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners in Massachusetts.
What is the hourly rate for a Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners in Massachusetts?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners in Massachusetts is approximately $27.21 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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