How much does a grader and sorter make in Portland?
$34,670a year
Median yearly pay for grader and sorters in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $16.67 an hour or $2,889 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.67
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 37 of 45
- Jobs in the area
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,660Median: $34,670Highest 10%: $41,630
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,660 | $16.66 | |
| 25th | $34,660 | $16.66 | |
| Median | $34,670 | $16.67 | |
| 75th | $38,120 | $18.33 | |
| 90th | $41,630 | $20.01 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for grader and sorters.
| Salem, OR | $38,550 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Agricultural Inspector | $65,520 |
| Logging Equipment Operator | $64,520 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming | $60,900 |
| Logging Worker | $58,840 |
| Agricultural Equipment Operator | $44,150 |
| Forest and Conservation Worker | $41,610 |
| Farmworker | $40,320 |
| Farmworker and Laborer | $36,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a grader and sorter make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $16.67 ($34,670 a year).
Do grader and sorters make more in Portland than the national average?
No: $34,670 against $35,730 nationally, 3% less.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $34,660, so Portland pays 0% more.
Where does Portland rank for grader and sorter pay?
37 of 45 metro areas with data.
How much does a grader and sorter make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,660 or less a year; the top 10% make $41,630 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.