Tool Grinders - Wages and Trends
Wages vary by employer and area of the country. The tool grinder's level of experience and skill also affect wages. In general, tool grinders who belong to a union earn higher wages.
Tool grinders who work full time usually receive benefits. Typical benefits include sick leave, paid vacation, and health insurance. Some employers also provide a retirement plan.
Wages vary by employer and area of the country. The tool grinder's level of experience and skill also affect wages. In general, tool grinders who belong to a union earn higher wages.
Tool grinders who work full time usually receive benefits. Typical benefits include sick leave, paid vacation, and health insurance. Some employers also provide a retirement plan.
Tool grinders, filers, and sharpeners (SOC 51-4194)
Location
|
Pay Period |
|
25%
|
Median
|
75%
|
| Illinois |
Hourly |
$14.74 |
$18.99 |
$22.14 |
| Yearly |
$30,650 |
$39,490 |
$46,040 |
| Cook County |
Hourly |
$14.29 |
$19.28 |
$21.22 |
| Yearly |
$29,731 |
$40,111 |
$44,130 |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
Hourly |
$13.05 |
$15.75 |
$23.69 |
| Yearly |
$27,143 |
$32,755 |
$49,268 |
| DuPage County |
Hourly |
$13.74 |
$19.43 |
$21.66 |
| Yearly |
$28,588 |
$40,424 |
$45,056 |
| Lake County |
Hourly |
$23.75 |
$25.90 |
$28.05 |
| Yearly |
$49,405 |
$53,873 |
$58,341 |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
Hourly |
$23.98 |
$25.94 |
$27.89 |
| Yearly |
$49,876 |
$53,945 |
$58,014 |
| Rockford Area |
Hourly |
$13.90 |
$15.73 |
$17.63 |
| Yearly |
$28,906 |
$32,726 |
$36,671 |
| United States |
Hourly |
$12.68 |
$16.62 |
$20.86 |
| Yearly |
$26,370 |
$34,570 |
$43,390 |
| The minimum wage in Illinois is $8.25 per hour. For some occupations the reported wages are less than this amount. This is because the wage information was collected before the minimum wage was raised to its current rate. |