SOC 51-4194 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners — Colorado
Colorado
At $33,970, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners, 32.1% beneath the national figure of $50,060.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $33,970, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners, 32.1% beneath the national figure of $50,060. Pay ranges from under $33,350 at the tenth percentile to more than $36,670 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $33,350 to $35,870.
Colorado ranks number 35th out of 35 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 738 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 735th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,350 | −33.4% |
| 25th | $33,350 | −33.4% |
| Median (50th) | $33,970 | −32.1% |
| 75th | $35,870 | −28.3% |
| 90th | $36,670 | −26.7% |
| Mean | $35,910 | −28.3% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Colorado run 3.1% above the national average, so the median of $33,970 buys what $32,949 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 34.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$33,970as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$32,949US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $33,970 a year, 32.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $33,350 to $36,670 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 35th of 35 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners in Colorado?
The median annual wage is $33,970, or $16.33 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $50,060, so pay in Colorado is 32.1% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Colorado earns more than $36,670 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $33,350 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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