Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $53,020 +8.3% vs national
Median hourly $25.49
10th percentile $34,980
90th percentile $76,890
Employed locally 40
National median $48,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,980
    25th
    $40,840
    50th (median)
    $53,020
    75th
    $65,660
    90th
    $76,890

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners salary vs area income 56% Median Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners salary is 44% 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
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $52,660
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $51,660
    California $50,060
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $50,060
    South Carolina $50,030

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,820
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $75,400
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $51,080
    Production Workers, All Other $37,900
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $55,880
    Bakers $39,730

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners in Sacramento, CA is $25.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.12 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners salary in Sacramento, CA is 8.3% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners (10th percentile) earn around $34,980 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,840.