How much does a grader and sorter make in Washington?
$39,170a year
Median yearly pay for grader and sorters in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $18.83 an hour or $3,264 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.83
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among cities
- 9 of 45
- Jobs in the area
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,090Median: $39,170Highest 10%: $68,880
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,090 | $16.87 | |
| 25th | $36,090 | $17.35 | |
| Median | $39,170 | $18.83 | |
| 75th | $60,470 | $29.07 | |
| 90th | $68,880 | $33.12 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for grader and sorters.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming | $59,910 |
| Farmworker | $50,100 |
| Agricultural Worker | $40,220 |
| Farmworker and Laborer | $39,750 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a grader and sorter make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $18.83 ($39,170 a year).
Do grader and sorters make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $39,170 against $35,730 nationally, 10% more.
Where does Washington rank for grader and sorter pay?
9 of 45 metro areas with data.
How much does a grader and sorter make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,090 or less a year; the top 10% make $68,880 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.