How much does a grader and sorter make in Houston?
$34,320a year
Median yearly pay for grader and sorters in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $16.50 an hour or $2,860 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.50
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 39 of 45
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,430Median: $34,320Highest 10%: $45,770
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,430 | $13.19 | |
| 25th | $29,290 | $14.08 | |
| Median | $34,320 | $16.50 | |
| 75th | $44,490 | $21.39 | |
| 90th | $45,770 | $22.00 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for grader and sorters.
| Dallas, TX | $38,890 |
| San Antonio, TX | $31,880 |
| McAllen, TX | $23,650 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Agricultural Inspector | $82,200 |
| Logging Equipment Operator | $63,580 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming | $56,900 |
| Farmworker | $35,850 |
| Farmworker and Laborer | $33,290 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a grader and sorter make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $16.50 ($34,320 a year).
Do grader and sorters make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $34,320 against $35,730 nationally, 4% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $36,090, so Houston pays 5% less.
Where does Houston rank for grader and sorter pay?
39 of 45 metro areas with data.
How much does a grader and sorter make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $27,430 or less a year; the top 10% make $45,770 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.