Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners Salary in Spartanburg, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Spartanburg, SC

Median annual salary $43,330 -11.5% vs national
Median hourly $20.83
10th percentile $41,080
90th percentile $53,300
National median $48,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,080
    25th
    $43,330
    50th (median)
    $43,330
    75th
    $52,720
    90th
    $53,300

    Spartanburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,440 2023 • Census ACS
    Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners salary vs area income 69% Median Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners salary is 31% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $51,660
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $49,760
    Wisconsin $48,080
    Tuscaloosa, AL $46,850

    Related occupations in Spartanburg, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $51,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $78,620
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,620
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $41,260
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $47,530
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $50,880

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners in Spartanburg, SC is $20.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.62 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners salary in Spartanburg, SC is 11.5% 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 Spartanburg?

    Entry-level Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners (10th percentile) earn around $41,080 per year in Spartanburg, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,330.