How much does a grader and sorter make in Atlanta?
$36,450a year
Median yearly pay for grader and sorters in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $17.52 an hour or $3,038 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.52
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 20 of 45
- Jobs in the area
- 360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,990Median: $36,450Highest 10%: $46,490
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,990 | $15.86 | |
| 25th | $32,990 | $15.86 | |
| Median | $36,450 | $17.52 | |
| 75th | $37,550 | $18.05 | |
| 90th | $46,490 | $22.35 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for grader and sorters.
| Gainesville, GA | $35,080 |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming | $76,760 |
| Agricultural Inspector | $46,720 |
| Agricultural Equipment Operator | $44,090 |
| Logging Equipment Operator | $39,020 |
| Farmworker and Laborer | $33,260 |
| Farmworker | $32,120 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a grader and sorter make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $17.52 ($36,450 a year).
Do grader and sorters make more in Atlanta than the national average?
Yes: $36,450 against $35,730 nationally, 2% more.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $35,450, so Atlanta pays 3% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for grader and sorter pay?
20 of 45 metro areas with data.
How much does a grader and sorter make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,990 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,490 or more.
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.