Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners Salary in Washington
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners in Washington earn a median of $75,190 a year, +50% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $75,190
- vs. U.S. median
- +50% ($50,060)
- Rank among states
- 1 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 410
Pay range in Washington
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $52,330; the top 10% earn over $108,720. Nationally the range is $35,350 to $77,170.
States ranked near Washington
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- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$52,980 median in Washington
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Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners pay in Washington
How much do tool grinders, filers, and sharpeners make in Washington?
The median is $75,190 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $52,330 and the top 10% earn over $108,720. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Washington a good state for tool grinders, filers, and sharpeners?
On pay alone it ranks 1 of 35 (+50% vs. the national median of $50,060). Living costs are not included.