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BLSSalary

Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products Salary (2025)

Based on 25,180 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025

Official BLS Data
Annual Mean
$36,430
$17.51/hr
Annual Median
$35,730
$17.18/hr
Bottom 10%
$29,580
$14.22/hr
Top 10%
$44,490
$21.39/hr

Salary Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual
10th Percentile
Bottom 10%
$29,580
25th Percentile
Lower quarter
$34,320
50th PercentileMedian
Median
$35,730
75th Percentile
Upper quarter
$38,260
90th Percentile
Top 10%
$44,490

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$30K

25th

$34K

Median

$36K

75th

$38K

90th

$44K

Highest Paying States for Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products

States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025

StateAnnual Mean
Nebraska$47,830
Minnesota$47,490
Maryland$47,350
Iowa$46,550
Colorado$45,110
North Dakota$45,020
Maine$44,010
Michigan$42,990
Illinois$42,760
Utah$42,370

Geographic Salary Variation

Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is Nebraska at an average of $47,830 per year, while Utah has an average of $42,370 — a difference of $5,460. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.

About Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 25,180 workers were employed as Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Productss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations. The annual mean wage of $36,430 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.

Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 45-2041

What do these percentiles mean? The 10th percentile ($29,580) represents entry-level or part-time Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Productss, while the 90th percentile ($44,490) represents highly experienced professionals or those in high-demand locations. The median ($35,730) is the midpoint — half of all Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Productss earn more and half earn less than this amount.
Data sourced from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025. Public domain. Not affiliated with the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.