Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products Salary
The median graders and sorters, agricultural products salary in the United States is $35,730 per year ($17.18/hour). Salaries range from $29,580 at the entry level to $44,490+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 25,180 graders and sorters, agricultural products jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to decline 5.4% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$35,730
per year
Hourly Rate
$17.18
per hour
Employment
25,180
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$29,580
25th percentile
$34,320
Median
$35,730
75th percentile
$38,260
90th percentile
$44,490
Job Growth (2024-2034)
-5.4%
Decline
Annual Openings
5,100
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
No formal educational credential
Training Needed
Short-term on-the-job training
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products Salary by State
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$27K$49K■ No data
Top Paying States
Colorado
$49K
+36%
Minnesota
$48K
+33%
Maine
$46K
+28%
North Dakota
$46K
+28%
Nebraska
$46K
+28%
Utah
$43K
+20%
Iowa
$42K
+19%
Massachusetts
$42K
+17%
Maryland
$42K
+17%
Illinois
$42K
+17%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | $48,740 | +36.4% |
| Minnesota | $47,540 | +33.1% |
| Maine | $45,810 | +28.2% |
| North Dakota | $45,590 | +27.6% |
| Nebraska | $45,560 | +27.5% |
| Utah | $42,710 | +19.5% |
| Iowa | $42,450 | +18.8% |
| Massachusetts | $41,770 | +16.9% |
| Maryland | $41,740 | +16.8% |
| Illinois | $41,670 | +16.6% |
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Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | $48,700 | +36.3% |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $46,350 | +29.7% |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $44,510 | +24.6% |
| Fargo, ND-MN | $44,370 | +24.2% |
| Omaha, NE-IA | $43,430 | +21.6% |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $41,350 | +15.7% |
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $39,900 | +11.7% |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $39,870 | +11.6% |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $39,170 | +9.6% |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $38,890 | +8.8% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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