How much do tool grinders, filers, and sharpeners make in Iowa?

The median wage for tool grinders, filers, and sharpeners in Iowa is $51,760 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). There are about 60 jobs in the state.

Checked Oct 23, 2026

Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners Salary in Iowa

Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners in Iowa earn a median $51,760 a year, 3% above the U.S. median.

Median in IA: $51,760 a year
U.S. median: $50,060 a year
Employment: 60
Location quotient: 1.08; Share of jobs vs. U.S. (1.00 = same)

Pay range in Iowa

10%: $43,140Median: $51,76090%: $72,010

Median (50%): $51,760 · $24.88 an hour
Mean (average): $56,900 · $27.36 an hour (estimate error ±1.1%)
10th percentile: $43,140 · $20.74 an hour
25th percentile: $45,120 · $21.69 an hour
75th percentile: $71,560 · $34.41 an hour
90th percentile: $72,010 · $34.62 an hour
Employment: 60 (estimate error ±6.6%)
Jobs per 1,000: 0.04
Location quotient: 1.08 (1.00 = national share)

Frequently asked questions

How much do tool grinders, filers, and sharpeners make in Iowa?: The median wage for tool grinders, filers, and sharpeners in Iowa is $51,760 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). There are about 60 jobs in the state.

Data sources

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