Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners Salary in Idaho
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners in Idaho earn a median of $59,250 a year, +18% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $59,250
- vs. U.S. median
- +18% ($50,060)
- Rank among states
- 3 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 100
Pay range in Idaho
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,000; the top 10% earn over $75,550. Nationally the range is $35,350 to $77,170.
States ranked near Idaho
Similar jobs in Idaho
- Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$69,590 median in Idaho
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$45,980 median in Idaho
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$53,340 median in Idaho
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$39,580 median in Idaho
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$45,730 median in Idaho
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$42,690 median in Idaho
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners pay in Idaho
How much do tool grinders, filers, and sharpeners make in Idaho?
The median is $59,250 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,000 and the top 10% earn over $75,550. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Idaho a good state for tool grinders, filers, and sharpeners?
On pay alone it ranks 3 of 35 (+18% vs. the national median of $50,060). Living costs are not included.