Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
- 10th Percentile — Entry Level$29,580
- 25th Percentile — Junior$34,320
- 50th Percentile — Median$35,730
- 75th Percentile — Senior$38,260
- 90th Percentile — Top Earners$44,490
The top 10% of Graders and Sorters Agricultural Products earn $44,490 or more per year. Entry-level professionals can expect to start around $29,580, with significant growth over the first 5 years.
Salary by State
Geographic salary comparison
| State | Avg Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii (est.) | $56,466 | +55.0% |
| District of Columbia (est.) | $55,374 | +52.0% |
| New York (est.) | $50,273 | +38.0% |
| Alaska (est.) | $48,088 | +32.0% |
| Nebraska | $47,830 | +31.3% |
| Minnesota | $47,490 | +30.4% |
| Maryland | $47,350 | +30.0% |
| Iowa | $46,550 | +27.8% |
| Colorado | $45,110 | +23.8% |
| North Dakota | $45,020 | +23.6% |
| Connecticut (est.) | $44,445 | +22.0% |
| Maine | $44,010 | +20.8% |
| Michigan | $42,990 | +18.0% |
| Illinois | $42,760 | +17.4% |
| Utah | $42,370 | +16.3% |
| Rhode Island (est.) | $41,894 | +15.0% |
| New Hampshire (est.) | $41,530 | +14.0% |
| South Dakota | $41,090 | +12.8% |
| Vermont (est.) | $39,344 | +8.0% |
| Pennsylvania | $39,240 | +7.7% |
| Massachusetts | $38,880 | +6.7% |
| Delaware (est.) | $38,252 | +5.0% |
| Kansas | $37,980 | +4.3% |
| Tennessee | $37,670 | +3.4% |
| California | $37,350 | +2.5% |
| Missouri | $37,300 | +2.4% |
| Virginia | $37,270 | +2.3% |
| New Jersey | $37,210 | +2.1% |
| Nevada (est.) | $37,159 | +2.0% |
| Texas | $36,440 | +0.0% |
| Washington | $36,230 | -0.5% |
| Ohio | $36,090 | -0.9% |
| Oklahoma | $35,920 | -1.4% |
| Arkansas | $35,580 | -2.3% |
| Georgia | $35,470 | -2.6% |
| Louisiana | $35,400 | -2.8% |
| Kentucky | $35,290 | -3.1% |
| Arizona | $35,200 | -3.4% |
| South Carolina | $35,120 | -3.6% |
| Oregon | $35,060 | -3.8% |
| North Carolina | $34,740 | -4.6% |
| Montana (est.) | $34,608 | -5.0% |
| Alabama | $34,350 | -5.7% |
| Wisconsin | $34,310 | -5.8% |
| Wyoming (est.) | $33,880 | -7.0% |
| Idaho | $31,890 | -12.5% |
| Indiana (est.) | $30,966 | -15.0% |
| New Mexico | $30,710 | -15.7% |
| Florida | $29,490 | -19.1% |
| West Virginia (est.) | $28,415 | -22.0% |
| Mississippi | $25,090 | -31.1% |
What Factors Affect Graders and Sorters Agricultural Products Salary?
Key factors affecting compensation
Pay for Graders and Sorters Agricultural Products is influenced by geographic location, years of experience, employer type, and educational background. Location alone is a large factor: Nebraska pays an average of $47,830, while Mississippi pays $25,090 — a gap of $22,740 per year.
The middle half of Graders and Sorters Agricultural Products earn between $34,320 and $38,260 per year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $29,580, while the top 10% earn more than $44,490.
These figures are the wages employers report to BLS: base pay plus commissions, production bonuses and tips. They exclude overtime pay, shift differentials, year-end bonuses, benefits and self-employed workers, so total compensation can be higher than the numbers shown.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this salary
What is the average salary for Graders and Sorters Agricultural Products?
The average salary for Graders and Sorters Agricultural Products in the United States is $36,430 per year, with a median of $35,730.
What is the starting salary for Graders and Sorters Agricultural Products?
Entry-level Graders and Sorters Agricultural Products typically earn between $29,580 and $34,320 per year depending on location and employer.
What state pays Graders and Sorters Agricultural Products the most?
Nebraska pays Graders and Sorters Agricultural Products the most at $47,830 per year on average, followed by Minnesota ($47,490) and Maryland ($47,350).
How much do Graders and Sorters Agricultural Products make per hour?
Based on the average annual salary of $36,430, Graders and Sorters Agricultural Products earn approximately $17.51 per hour (based on 2,080 working hours/year).
Is Graders and Sorters Agricultural Products a good career in 2026?
BLS counts 25,180 Graders and Sorters Agricultural Products jobs in the United States, with a mean annual wage of $36,430 and a median of $35,730 (OEWS May 2025). This site does not publish job-growth projections; the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook covers the outlook for each occupation.
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