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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $41,540 -15.2% vs national
Median hourly $19.97
10th percentile $30,780
90th percentile $47,520
Employed locally 70
National median $48,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,780
    25th
    $34,450
    50th (median)
    $41,540
    75th
    $47,520
    90th
    $47,520

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners salary vs area income 52% Median Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners salary is 48% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $34,840

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$36,560
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$53,810
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$43,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$72,530
    Machinists$58,630
    Helpers--Production Workers$35,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners in Houston, TX is $19.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.82 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners salary in Houston, TX is 15.2% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners (10th percentile) earn around $30,780 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,450.