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Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners Salary in Wisconsin
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners make in Wisconsin?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$51,240
Median Annual Salary
▲
+6.6% vs 2024
$52,560
Mean Salary
$51,240
Median Salary
$24.63
Hourly Rate
110 people work as Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners in Wisconsin
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners salary by percentile in Wisconsin
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners in Wisconsin earn a median salary of $51,240 per year ($4,270/month).
This is 5.7% above the national average of $48,462.
Wisconsin ranks #13 out of 35 states for Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners pay.
Approximately 110 people work in this occupation across Wisconsin.
Salaries increased by 6.6% 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 Wisconsin
Salaries for Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners in Wisconsin range from $38,960 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $84,470 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $43,380 and $52,260.
Median $51,240
P10: $38,960P25: $43,380P75: $52,260P90: $84,470
10th
$38,960
25th
$43,380
Median
$51,240
75th
$52,260
90th
$84,470
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$38,960
$18.73
$3,246
25th Percentile
$43,380
$20.86
$3,615
Median (50th)
$51,240
$24.63
$4,270
75th Percentile
$52,260
$25.12
$4,355
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$84,470
$40.61
$7,039
Note: The mean (average) salary of $52,560 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#13
Wisconsin ranks #13 of 35 states
$48,462
National avg. for Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners
How much do Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners make in Wisconsin?
The median annual salary for Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners in Wisconsin is $51,240 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $52,560.
What is the salary range for a Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners in Wisconsin?
Salaries for Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners in Wisconsin range from $38,960 at the 10th percentile to $84,470 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $43,380 and $52,260.
What is the starting salary for a Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners in Wisconsin?
Entry-level Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners positions in Wisconsin typically start around $38,960 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $43,380 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners in Wisconsin?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 110 people are employed as Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners in Wisconsin.
What is the hourly rate for a Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners in Wisconsin?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners in Wisconsin is approximately $24.63 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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