Highest-paying cities for tool grinders, filers, and sharpeners
Seattle, WA leads at $102,390 a year. Pay is not adjusted for local prices; see each page for the cost-of-living view.
| Place | Median | 25th–75th |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | $102,390 | $69,390–$108,720 |
| Eugene, OR | $75,630 | $57,760–$78,210 |
| Dayton, OH | $64,350 | $53,540–$64,350 |
| Sacramento, CA | $62,890 | $42,360–$62,890 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $62,790 | $43,010–$74,450 |
| Longview, WA | $61,820 | $60,320–$76,930 |
| St. Louis, MO | $61,550 | $52,010–$61,550 |
| Portland, OR | $60,760 | $46,730–$71,340 |
| Atlanta, GA | $55,100 | $52,300–$78,450 |
| San Francisco, CA | $53,340 | $46,320–$59,920 |
| Hartford, CT | $51,690 | $37,830–$68,920 |
| San Diego, CA | $50,120 | $40,880–$59,010 |
| New York, NY | $48,580 | $41,740–$55,840 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $46,580 | $42,080–$51,680 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $44,170 | $44,170–$91,890 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $44,050 | $38,570–$45,570 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $43,470 | $43,470–$49,920 |
| Fort Smith, AR | $38,410 | $34,950–$38,410 |
Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025.