How much does a grader and sorter make in California?
$36,330a year
Median yearly pay for grader and sorters in California. That is $17.47 an hour or $3,028 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.47
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 19 of 37
- Jobs in the state
- 5,750
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,320Median: $36,330Highest 10%: $42,170
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,320 | $16.50 | |
| 25th | $34,870 | $16.76 | |
| Median | $36,330 | $17.47 | |
| 75th | $37,790 | $18.17 | |
| 90th | $42,170 | $20.27 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $46,350 |
| Sacramento, CA | $44,510 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $38,680 |
| Salinas, CA | $37,340 |
| Modesto, CA | $37,000 |
| Yuba City, CA | $36,900 |
| Oxnard, CA | $36,880 |
| Merced, CA | $36,420 |
| Stockton, CA | $36,350 |
| Chico, CA | $36,120 |
| Hanford, CA | $35,730 |
| Riverside, CA | $35,470 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $35,420 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $35,310 |
| Fresno, CA | $35,010 |
| Visalia, CA | $34,960 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for grader and sorters.
| 16. New Jersey | $37,880 |
| 17. Kentucky | $37,300 |
| 18. Tennessee | $36,880 |
| 19. California | $36,330 |
| 20. Louisiana | $36,090 |
| 21. Texas | $36,090 |
| 22. Missouri | $35,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a grader and sorter make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $17.47 ($36,330 a year).
Do grader and sorters make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $36,330 against $35,730 nationally, 2% more.
Where does California rank for grader and sorter pay?
California ranks 19 of 37 states.
Which city in California pays grader and sorters the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $46,350 a year.
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.