Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners Salary in Washington

Tool grinders, filers, and sharpeners in Washington earn the most in Seattle (average $91,150 a year) and the least in Longview ($67,160), across the 2 Washington metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the tool grinders, filers, and sharpeners average at $76,330 and the median at $75,190 for 410 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $53,240.

Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners average salary by city in Washington

Seattle$91,150
Longview$67,160

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Seattle	$91,150	$102,390	$69,390	$72,954	111
Longview	$67,160	$61,820	$60,320	$56,077	98

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are 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 Washington

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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