SOC 51-4194 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners — Kansas
Kansas
The median wage for Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners in Kansas is $54,100 per year, 8.1% above the national median of $50,060.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners in Kansas is $54,100 per year, 8.1% above the national median of $50,060. Half of workers earn between $54,050 and $55,130. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $46,950 and the ninetieth at $58,510.
Kansas ranks number 8th out of 35 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 669 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 352nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,950 | −6.2% |
| 25th | $54,050 | +8.0% |
| Median (50th) | $54,100 | +8.1% |
| 75th | $55,130 | +10.1% |
| 90th | $58,510 | +16.9% |
| Mean | $53,620 | +7.1% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Kansas run 9.9% below the national average, so the median of $54,100 goes as far as $60,044 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 19.9% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$54,100as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$60,044US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $54,100 a year, 8.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $46,950 to $58,510 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 8th of 35 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners in Kansas?
The median annual wage is $54,100, or $26.01 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 Kansas is 8.1% higher. 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 Kansas earns more than $58,510 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $46,950 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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