The average annual salaries for tool grinders, filers, and sharpeners in the state of North Dakota are shown in Table 1. The comparison of the salary statistics of tool grinders, filers, and sharpeners among North Dakota metropolitan areas is shown in Table 2. The salary statistics are based on the national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2022 and published in April 2023 [1].
| Percentile bracket | Average annual salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $30,140 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $32,850 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $36,790 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $44,070 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $49,720 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for tool grinders, filers, and sharpeners in North Dakota in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) is $49,720. The median (50th percentile) annual salary is $36,790. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent is $30,140.