Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $34,840 -28.9% vs national
Median hourly $16.75
10th percentile $32,790
90th percentile $48,950
Employed locally 140
National median $48,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,790
    25th
    $32,790
    50th (median)
    $34,840
    75th
    $42,780
    90th
    $48,950

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners salary vs area income 40% Median Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners salary is 60% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $91,850
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $73,210
    Longview-Kelso, WA $72,570
    Washington $72,390
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $66,740
    Idaho $65,500

    Nearby metros — Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $41,540

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,960
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,100
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $44,490
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,290
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $38,390
    Helpers--Production Workers $37,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners make per hour in Dallas?

    The median hourly wage for Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners in Dallas, TX is $16.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.97 or more per hour.

    Is Dallas above or below average for Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners salaries?

    The median Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners salary in Dallas, TX is 28.9% below the national median of $48,970. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners in Dallas?

    Entry-level Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners (10th percentile) earn around $32,790 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,790.