How much does a grader and sorter make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $17.18 an hour or $2,978 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.18
- Average (mean)
- $36,430
- Jobs
- 25,180
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,580 | $14.22 | |
| 25th | $34,320 | $16.50 | |
| Median | $35,730 | $17.18 | |
| 75th | $38,260 | $18.39 | |
| 90th | $44,490 | $21.39 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Colorado | $48,740 |
| Minnesota | $47,540 |
| Maine | $45,810 |
| North Dakota | $45,590 |
| Nebraska | $45,560 |
| Utah | $42,710 |
| Iowa | $42,450 |
| Massachusetts | $41,770 |
| Maryland | $41,740 |
| Illinois | $41,670 |
| South Dakota | $39,900 |
| Michigan | $39,180 |
| Ohio | $38,500 |
| Pennsylvania | $38,430 |
| Kansas | $38,170 |
| New Jersey | $37,880 |
| Kentucky | $37,300 |
| Tennessee | $36,880 |
| California | $36,330 |
| Louisiana | $36,090 |
| Texas | $36,090 |
| Missouri | $35,800 |
| Georgia | $35,450 |
| Alabama | $35,390 |
| Arkansas | $35,310 |
| Washington | $34,950 |
| Virginia | $34,860 |
| North Carolina | $34,720 |
| Oklahoma | $34,700 |
| Oregon | $34,660 |
| South Carolina | $34,510 |
| Wisconsin | $33,250 |
| Arizona | $31,700 |
| New Mexico | $30,480 |
| Mississippi | $30,140 |
| Idaho | $27,680 |
| Florida | $27,470 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Grand Forks, ND | $48,700 |
| San Francisco, CA | $46,350 |
| Sacramento, CA | $44,510 |
| Fargo, ND | $44,370 |
| Omaha, NE | $43,430 |
| Baltimore, MD | $41,350 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $39,900 |
| Chicago, IL | $39,870 |
| Washington, DC | $39,170 |
| Dallas, TX | $38,890 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $38,680 |
| Salem, OR | $38,550 |
| New Orleans, LA | $37,650 |
| Salinas, CA | $37,340 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $37,210 |
In other countries
Grader and Sorter belongs to the international group "Food and beverage tasters and graders".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Agricultural Inspector$49,940
- Animal Breeder$51,130
- Agricultural Equipment Operator$41,730
- Farmworker and Laborer$35,660
- Farmworker$36,670
- Agricultural Worker$39,850
Frequently asked questions
How much does a grader and sorter make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $17.18 ($35,730 a year).
How much does a grader and sorter make a month?
About $2,978 a month before tax, based on a median of $35,730 a year.
How much does a grader and sorter make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $29,580 or less a year ($14.22 an hour); the top 10% make $44,490 or more.
Which state pays grader and sorters the most?
Colorado, with a median of $48,740 a year, followed by Minnesota ($47,540) and Maine ($45,810).
Which city pays grader and sorters the most?
Grand Forks, ND-MN, with a median of $48,700 a year.
How many grader and sorters are there in the United States?
About 25,180 people work as grader and sorters.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.