Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners Salary in Kansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $52,350 +6.9% vs national
Median hourly $25.17
10th percentile $45,480
90th percentile $54,070
National median $48,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,480
    25th
    $51,330
    50th (median)
    $52,350
    75th
    $52,390
    90th
    $54,070

    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

    Related occupations in Kansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,050
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $46,020
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $43,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $67,840
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,260
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners in Kansas is $25.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.62 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners salary in Kansas is 6.9% above 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 Kansas?

    Entry-level Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners (10th percentile) earn around $45,480 per year in Kansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,330.