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Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners Salary in Oregon
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners make in Oregon?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$60,760
Median Annual Salary
▲
+1.5% vs 2024
$62,730
Mean Salary
$60,760
Median Salary
$29.21
Hourly Rate
430 people work as Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners in Oregon
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners salary by percentile in Oregon
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners in Oregon earn a median salary of $60,760 per year ($5,063/month).
This is 25.4% above the national average of $48,462.
Oregon ranks #2 out of 35 states for Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners pay.
Approximately 430 people work in this occupation across Oregon.
Salaries increased by 1.5% 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 Oregon
Salaries for Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners in Oregon range from $44,350 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $81,370 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $50,070 and $75,450.
Median $60,760
P10: $44,350P25: $50,070P75: $75,450P90: $81,370
10th
$44,350
25th
$50,070
Median
$60,760
75th
$75,450
90th
$81,370
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$44,350
$21.32
$3,695
25th Percentile
$50,070
$24.07
$4,172
Median (50th)
$60,760
$29.21
$5,063
75th Percentile
$75,450
$36.27
$6,287
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$81,370
$39.12
$6,780
Note: The mean (average) salary of $62,730 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#2
Oregon ranks #2 of 35 states
$48,462
National avg. for Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners
How much do Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners make in Oregon?
The median annual salary for Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners in Oregon is $60,760 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $62,730.
What is the salary range for a Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners in Oregon?
Salaries for Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners in Oregon range from $44,350 at the 10th percentile to $81,370 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $50,070 and $75,450.
What is the starting salary for a Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners in Oregon?
Entry-level Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners positions in Oregon typically start around $44,350 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $50,070 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners in Oregon?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 430 people are employed as Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners in Oregon.
What is the hourly rate for a Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners in Oregon?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners in Oregon is approximately $29.21 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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