Graders and Sorters Salary in South Dakota
Graders and Sorters in South Dakota earn a median of $39,900 a year, +12% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $39,900
- vs. U.S. median
- +12% ($35,730)
- Rank among states
- 11 of 37
- Jobs in the state
- 380
Pay range in South Dakota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,140; the top 10% earn over $48,720. Nationally the range is $29,580 to $44,490.
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Graders and Sorters pay in South Dakota
How much do graders and sorters make in South Dakota?
The median is $39,900 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,140 and the top 10% earn over $48,720. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Dakota a good state for graders and sorters?
On pay alone it ranks 11 of 37 (+12% vs. the national median of $35,730). Living costs are not included.