Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $50,060 +2.2% vs national
Median hourly $24.07
10th percentile $36,470
90th percentile $63,060
Employed locally 270
National median $48,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,470
    25th
    $39,520
    50th (median)
    $50,060
    75th
    $53,660
    90th
    $63,060

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners salary vs area income 54% Median Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners salary is 46% 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
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $66,740
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $53,020
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $52,660
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $51,660
    California $50,060
    South Carolina $50,030

    Related occupations in Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$44,160
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$49,530
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$72,610
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$39,850
    Production Workers, All Other$37,910
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$40,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners in Los Angeles, CA is $24.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.10 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners salary in Los Angeles, CA is 2.2% 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners (10th percentile) earn around $36,470 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,520.