Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners Salary in Tuscaloosa, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tuscaloosa, AL

Median annual salary $46,850 -4.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.52
10th percentile $36,550
90th percentile $75,910
Employed locally 40
National median $48,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,550
    25th
    $44,990
    50th (median)
    $46,850
    75th
    $60,430
    90th
    $75,910

    Tuscaloosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,975 2023 • Census ACS
    Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners salary vs area income 78% Median Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners salary is 22% 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
    Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area $58,240
    California $50,060
    Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $42,380
    Alabama $40,440
    Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR $35,300

    Related occupations in Tuscaloosa, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $53,050
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $36,560
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $69,830
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $42,190
    Helpers--Production Workers $34,850
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $38,630

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners in Tuscaloosa, AL is $22.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners salary in Tuscaloosa, AL is 4.3% 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 Tuscaloosa?

    Entry-level Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners (10th percentile) earn around $36,550 per year in Tuscaloosa, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,990.