The salary statistics and trend of tool grinders, filers, and sharpeners in the industry of cutlery and handtool manufacturing are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare tool grinders, filers, and sharpeners salaries in different industries within the manufacturing sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $22,980 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $28,300 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $36,070 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $44,280 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $49,500 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for tool grinders, filers, and sharpeners in the industry of cutlery and handtool manufacturing. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) tool grinders, filers, and sharpeners is $49,500. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $36,070. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent tool grinders, filers, and sharpeners is $22,980.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of tool grinders, filers, and sharpeners in the industry of Cutlery and Handtool Manufacturing from 2012 to 2016.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 4-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $36,070 | 8.34% | 12.03% |
| 2015 | $33,060 | 8.74% | - |
| 2014 | $30,170 | 0.99% | - |
| 2013 | $29,870 | -6.23% | - |
| 2012 | $31,730 | - | - |
The average salaries of tool grinders, filers, and sharpeners in 17 industries within the manufacturing sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of tool grinders, filers, and sharpeners in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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