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Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners Salary in Pennsylvania
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners make in Pennsylvania?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$39,550
Median Annual Salary
▼
-7.3% vs 2024
$42,920
Mean Salary
$39,550
Median Salary
$19.01
Hourly Rate
170 people work as Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners in Pennsylvania
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners salary by percentile in Pennsylvania
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners in Pennsylvania earn a median salary of $39,550 per year ($3,295/month).
This is 18.4% below the national average of $48,462.
Pennsylvania ranks #30 out of 35 states for Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners pay.
Approximately 170 people work in this occupation across Pennsylvania.
Salaries decreased by 7.3% 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 Pennsylvania
Salaries for Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners in Pennsylvania range from $29,670 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $62,060 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $31,900 and $49,480.
Median $39,550
P10: $29,670P25: $31,900P75: $49,480P90: $62,060
10th
$29,670
25th
$31,900
Median
$39,550
75th
$49,480
90th
$62,060
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$29,670
$14.26
$2,472
25th Percentile
$31,900
$15.34
$2,658
Median (50th)
$39,550
$19.01
$3,295
75th Percentile
$49,480
$23.79
$4,123
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$62,060
$29.84
$5,171
Note: The mean (average) salary of $42,920 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#30
Pennsylvania ranks #30 of 35 states
$48,462
National avg. for Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners
How much do Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners make in Pennsylvania?
The median annual salary for Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners in Pennsylvania is $39,550 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $42,920.
What is the salary range for a Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners in Pennsylvania?
Salaries for Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners in Pennsylvania range from $29,670 at the 10th percentile to $62,060 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $31,900 and $49,480.
What is the starting salary for a Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners in Pennsylvania?
Entry-level Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners positions in Pennsylvania typically start around $29,670 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $31,900 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners in Pennsylvania?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 170 people are employed as Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners in Pennsylvania.
What is the hourly rate for a Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners in Pennsylvania?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners in Pennsylvania is approximately $19.01 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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