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Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners average salary by city in California
- San Francisco$57,970
- Sacramento$55,160
- San Diego$53,680
- Los Angeles$49,420
- Riverside$48,840
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | $57,970 | $53,340 | $46,320 | $47,088 | 116 |
| Sacramento | $55,160 | $62,890 | $42,360 | $44,999 | 107 |
| San Diego | $53,680 | $50,120 | $40,880 | $43,899 | 112 |
| Los Angeles | $49,420 | $46,580 | $42,080 | $40,731 | 114 |
| Riverside | $48,840 | $46,760 | $39,350 | $40,300 | 106 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners salary in other states
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners salary by city and state
More about pay in California
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-4194.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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