SOC 45-2041 · May 2025 · United States
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products across the United States is $35,730 per year, measured over 25,180 jobs. The highest state median is in Colorado, at $48,740.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products
Pay for this occupation varies by 77.4% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Colorado pays $48,740 and Florida pays $27,470.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colorado | $48,740 | 230 | |
| 2 | Minnesota | $47,540 | 30 | |
| 3 | Maine | $45,810 | 40 | |
| 4 | North Dakota | $45,590 | 260 | |
| 5 | Nebraska | $45,560 | 330 | |
| 6 | Utah | $42,710 | 100 | |
| 7 | Iowa | $42,450 | 170 | |
| 8 | Massachusetts | $41,770 | 40 | |
| 9 | Maryland | $41,740 | 430 | |
| 10 | Illinois | $41,670 | 220 |
States with the most Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 5,750 | $36,330 | |
| 2 | Washington | 2,830 | $34,950 | |
| 3 | Texas | 1,950 | $36,090 | |
| 4 | Georgia | 1,700 | $35,450 | |
| 5 | Arkansas | 1,650 | $35,310 | |
| 6 | Mississippi | 1,140 | $30,140 | |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | 970 | $38,430 | |
| 8 | Florida | 880 | $27,470 | |
| 9 | Alabama | 840 | $35,390 | |
| 10 | Oregon | 730 | $34,660 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grand Forks | $48,700 | 40 |
| 2 | San Francisco | $46,350 | 80 |
| 3 | Sacramento | $44,510 | 210 |
| 4 | Fargo | $44,370 | 40 |
| 5 | Omaha | $43,430 | 120 |
| 6 | Baltimore | $41,350 | 240 |
| 7 | Sioux Falls | $39,900 | 30 |
| 8 | Chicago | $39,870 | — |
| 9 | Washington | $39,170 | 150 |
| 10 | Dallas | $38,890 | 110 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.