SOC 45-2041 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products — Arkansas
Arkansas · 2 metro areas compared
At $35,310, median pay for Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products in Arkansas tracks the national median of $35,730 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $35,310, median pay for Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products in Arkansas tracks the national median of $35,730 closely. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $33,640 and $36,780. The lowest tenth earn under $32,750, while the highest tenth earn more than $38,190.
Employment stands at 1,650, or 1.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Among the 37 states with published data for this occupation, Arkansas ranks 25th by median wage. Jonesboro leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $37,210. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 581st of 673 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,750 | −8.3% |
| 25th | $33,640 | −5.8% |
| Median (50th) | $35,310 | −1.2% |
| 75th | $36,780 | +2.9% |
| 90th | $38,190 | +6.9% |
| Mean | $35,580 | −0.4% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Arkansas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jonesboro | $37,210 | 100 | |
| 2 | Fayetteville | $36,000 | 420 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Arkansas run 13.1% below the national average, so the median of $35,310 goes as far as $40,633 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 13.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$35,310as reported by BLSLocal price level
86.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$40,633US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $35,310 a year, 1.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $32,750 to $38,190 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,650 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 25th of 37 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Jonesboro, at $37,210.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products in Arkansas?
The median annual wage is $35,310, or $16.98 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $35,730, so pay in Arkansas is 1.2% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Arkansas earns more than $38,190 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $32,750 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Jonesboro, at $37,210 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,650 jobs in this occupation in Arkansas. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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.
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