Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners
SOC 51-4194Perform precision smoothing, sharpening, polishing, or grinding of metal objects.
Five-year wage trends
Median wage levels across states
Focus level
Level III median wage up 25.3% since 2020-21.
2026 weighted lottery impact
Thresholds for Level III & IV
2026 Weighted Lottery Impact
Level III threshold: $49,484
Level IV threshold: $54,475
Most common level in filings: Level II
Latest Level III median
2025-26
$49,484
Level I$37,919
Level II$43,784
Level III$49,484
Level IV$54,475
Top metros by Level III wages
Latest year median for this occupation
| Rank | Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, WA | $56,659 | $70,699 | $84,760 | $98,800 |
| 2 | Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA, WA | $54,912 | $68,598 | $82,264 | $95,950 |
| 3 | Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA, WA | $55,307 | $67,309 | $79,310 | $91,312 |
| 4 | Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA, WA | $55,307 | $67,309 | $79,310 | $91,312 |
| 5 | Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA, WA | $52,562 | $64,605 | $76,648 | $88,691 |
| 6 | Walla Walla, WA, WA | $51,085 | $62,462 | $73,840 | $85,218 |
| 7 | Yakima, WA, WA | $50,773 | $61,547 | $72,322 | $83,096 |
| 8 | Longview-Kelso, WA, WA | $53,643 | $60,757 | $67,850 | $74,963 |
| 9 | Lexington-Fayette, KY, KY | $39,208 | $52,354 | $65,499 | $78,645 |
| 10 | Springfield, IL, IL | $46,488 | $55,702 | $64,917 | $74,131 |
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