Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners Salary in Massachusetts
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners in Massachusetts earn a median of $56,600 a year, +13% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $56,600
- vs. U.S. median
- +13% ($50,060)
- Rank among states
- 5 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 40
Pay range in Massachusetts
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,300; the top 10% earn over $56,600. Nationally the range is $35,350 to $77,170.
States ranked near Massachusetts
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- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$61,630 median in Massachusetts
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$45,760 median in Massachusetts
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$46,430 median in Massachusetts
- Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$62,380 median in Massachusetts
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners pay in Massachusetts
How much do tool grinders, filers, and sharpeners make in Massachusetts?
The median is $56,600 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,300 and the top 10% earn over $56,600. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Massachusetts a good state for tool grinders, filers, and sharpeners?
On pay alone it ranks 5 of 35 (+13% vs. the national median of $50,060). Living costs are not included.