How much does a grader and sorter make in Illinois?
$41,670a year
Median yearly pay for grader and sorters in Illinois. That is $20.03 an hour or $3,473 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.03
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 37
- Jobs in the state
- 220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,270Median: $41,670Highest 10%: $46,910
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,270 | $17.44 | |
| 25th | $37,390 | $17.98 | |
| Median | $41,670 | $20.03 | |
| 75th | $45,780 | $22.01 | |
| 90th | $46,910 | $22.55 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $39,870 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for grader and sorters.
| 7. Iowa | $42,450 |
| 8. Massachusetts | $41,770 |
| 9. Maryland | $41,740 |
| 10. Illinois | $41,670 |
| 11. South Dakota | $39,900 |
| 12. Michigan | $39,180 |
| 13. Ohio | $38,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a grader and sorter make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $20.03 ($41,670 a year).
Do grader and sorters make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $41,670 against $35,730 nationally, 17% more.
Where does Illinois rank for grader and sorter pay?
Illinois ranks 10 of 37 states.
Which city in Illinois pays grader and sorters the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $39,870 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.