Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners Salary in California
In California, tool grinders, filers, and sharpeners earn a median of $50,060 per year.
Median (California)
$50,060
Bottom 10%
$36,400
Top 10%
$75,360
Employed in California
640
How California compares
Refit analysis ·In California, tool grinders, filers, and sharpeners earn a median of $50,060 — 2% above the national median of $48,970. Locally the range runs $36,400 to $75,360. About 640 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·California ranks #13 of 33 states for tool grinders, filers, and sharpeners pay — roughly the 63th percentile among states. That trails the top-paying state (Washington, $72,390) by 45%. State employment of about 640 also shapes how competitive local openings are.
National benchmark
US median
$48,970
US bottom 10%
$33,770
US top 10%
$74,120
Skills that move pay in this role
- Critical Thinking
- Monitoring
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
- Mathematics
- Active Learning
- Writing
- Speaking
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