Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners Salary in Fayetteville, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR

Median annual salary $35,300 -27.9% vs national
Median hourly $16.97
10th percentile $34,110
90th percentile $41,600
Employed locally 30
National median $48,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,110
    25th
    $34,110
    50th (median)
    $35,300
    75th
    $39,500
    90th
    $41,600

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,979 2023 • Census ACS
    Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners salary vs area income 45% Median Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners salary is 55% 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
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $73,210
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $66,740
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $65,320
    Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area $64,230
    South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $62,230
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $60,720

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $35,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $63,080
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,910
    Helpers--Production Workers $36,050
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $40,260
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $37,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners in Fayetteville, AR is $16.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners salary in Fayetteville, AR is 27.9% 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners (10th percentile) earn around $34,110 per year in Fayetteville, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,110.