Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners Salary in California
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners in California earn a median of $51,300 a year, +2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $51,300
- vs. U.S. median
- +2% ($50,060)
- Rank among states
- 12 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 620
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,480; the top 10% earn over $70,960. Nationally the range is $35,350 to $77,170.
States ranked near California
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- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$56,510 median in California
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48,450 median in California
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$46,370 median in California
- Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$59,050 median in California
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners pay in California
How much do tool grinders, filers, and sharpeners make in California?
The median is $51,300 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,480 and the top 10% earn over $70,960. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for tool grinders, filers, and sharpeners?
On pay alone it ranks 12 of 35 (+2% vs. the national median of $50,060). Living costs are not included.