Graders and Sorters Salary in California
Graders and Sorters in California earn a median of $36,330 a year, +2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $36,330
- vs. U.S. median
- +2% ($35,730)
- Rank among states
- 19 of 37
- Jobs in the state
- 5,750
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,320; the top 10% earn over $42,170. Nationally the range is $29,580 to $44,490.
States ranked near California
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- Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders$44,740 median in California
- Cooks, Fast Food$42,050 median in California
Graders and Sorters pay in California
How much do graders and sorters make in California?
The median is $36,330 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,320 and the top 10% earn over $42,170. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for graders and sorters?
On pay alone it ranks 19 of 37 (+2% vs. the national median of $35,730). Living costs are not included.