Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners Salary in Western Washington

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Western Washington nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $73,210 +49.5% vs national
Median hourly $35.20
10th percentile $50,690
90th percentile $77,760
Employed locally 100
National median $48,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,690
    25th
    $59,940
    50th (median)
    $73,210
    75th
    $74,680
    90th
    $77,760

    Top-paying metros for Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $91,850
    Longview-Kelso, WA $72,570
    Washington $72,390
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $66,740
    Idaho $65,500
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $65,320

    Related occupations in Western Washington

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$46,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$75,880
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$36,260
    Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$51,230
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$55,720
    Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$52,290

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners in Western Washington is $35.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.77 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners salary in Western Washington is 49.5% 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 Western Washington?

    Entry-level Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners (10th percentile) earn around $50,690 per year in Western Washington. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,940.