Graders and Sorters Salary in Illinois
Graders and Sorters in Illinois earn a median of $41,670 a year, +17% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $41,670
- vs. U.S. median
- +17% ($35,730)
- Rank among states
- 10 of 37
- Jobs in the state
- 220
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,270; the top 10% earn over $46,910. Nationally the range is $29,580 to $44,490.
States ranked near Illinois
Similar jobs in Illinois
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$48,680 median in Illinois
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$36,090 median in Illinois
- Bakers$37,030 median in Illinois
- Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$40,690 median in Illinois
- Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders$42,670 median in Illinois
- Cooks, Fast Food$34,960 median in Illinois
Graders and Sorters pay in Illinois
How much do graders and sorters make in Illinois?
The median is $41,670 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,270 and the top 10% earn over $46,910. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for graders and sorters?
On pay alone it ranks 10 of 37 (+17% vs. the national median of $35,730). Living costs are not included.