How much does a grader make in the United States?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is $4,048 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- $3,430
- Compared with the median pay in the United States
- 0.9 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United States ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Iceland estimate | $74,940 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $73,200 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $68,500 |
| 6. Norway estimate | $50,060 |
| 7. United States | $48,570 |
| 8. United Kingdom | $45,860 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $132 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Underwater welder$72,990
- Blaster$61,390
- Pest control technician$49,820
- Craft and related workers not elsewhere classified$38,020
- Butcher$39,530
- Pastry cook$37,160
- Cheese maker$44,680
- Fruit, vegetable and related preservers$40,300
By state
Median gross salary a year.
| Alaska | $78,150 |
| Washington | $64,420 |
| Maryland | $61,790 |
| Hawaii | $59,740 |
| District of Columbia | $59,730 |
| Colorado | $58,350 |
| Montana | $58,070 |
| Wyoming | $57,900 |
| Delaware | $57,190 |
| Minnesota | $57,170 |
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| Connecticut | $57,090 |
| Rhode Island | $54,940 |
| New Hampshire | $54,800 |
| Missouri | $54,420 |
| California | $54,300 |
| Oregon | $54,120 |
| Kansas | $53,680 |
| Maine | $53,570 |
| Massachusetts | $52,270 |
| Arizona | $52,100 |
| Nebraska | $51,270 |
| North Dakota | $50,820 |
| Iowa | $50,740 |
| New York | $49,990 |
| Oklahoma | $49,630 |
| Wisconsin | $49,610 |
| Virginia | $49,590 |
| New Mexico | $49,500 |
| Louisiana | $49,490 |
| Nevada | $49,280 |
| New Jersey | $49,140 |
| Utah | $48,910 |
| Pennsylvania | $48,320 |
| Illinois | $47,920 |
| Indiana | $47,900 |
| Florida | $47,540 |
| Ohio | $47,360 |
| South Dakota | $47,240 |
| West Virginia | $47,010 |
| South Carolina | $46,890 |
| North Carolina | $46,430 |
| Kentucky | $46,280 |
| Texas | $46,210 |
| Vermont | $46,210 |
| Georgia | $46,130 |
| Tennessee | $45,760 |
| Idaho | $45,130 |
| Arkansas | $44,570 |
| Michigan | $44,490 |
| Mississippi | $40,670 |
| Alabama | $40,010 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a grader make a month in the United States?
The median gross salary is $4,048 a month, $48,570 a year.
How much does a grader make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $35,510 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $77,860.
Which country pays a grader the most?
Germany, with a median of $59,450 a year before tax, according to our data.
Which state pays a grader the most?
Alaska, with a median of $78,150 a year.
Does a grader make more in the United States or in Germany?
In Germany: $59,450 a year against $48,570 in the United States, 1.2 times more.
Who makes more, a grader or an underwater welder?
An underwater welder: $72,990 a year against $48,570 for a grader, 1.5 times more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS survey, 2025. How we calculate