Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners Salary in Northern Indiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $52,760 +7.7% vs national
Median hourly $25.37
10th percentile $34,850
90th percentile $79,120
Employed locally 40
National median $48,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,850
    25th
    $46,680
    50th (median)
    $52,760
    75th
    $64,940
    90th
    $79,120

    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 Northern Indiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $41,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $63,600
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,960
    Machinists $58,750
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $46,910
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $40,890

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners in Northern Indiana is $25.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.04 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners salary in Northern Indiana is 7.7% 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 Northern Indiana?

    Entry-level Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners (10th percentile) earn around $34,850 per year in Northern Indiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,680.