SOC 45-2041 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products — Minnesota
Minnesota
The median wage for Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products in Minnesota is $47,540 per year, well above the national median of $35,730.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products in Minnesota is $47,540 per year, well above the national median of $35,730. The gap of 33.1% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Pay ranges from under $38,310 at the tenth percentile to more than $52,440 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $47,440 to $48,260.
The area has 30 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.0 of every thousand jobs. Among the 37 states with published data for this occupation, Minnesota ranks 2nd by median wage. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 577th of 721 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,310 | +7.2% |
| 25th | $47,440 | +32.8% |
| Median (50th) | $47,540 | +33.1% |
| 75th | $48,260 | +35.1% |
| 90th | $52,440 | +46.8% |
| Mean | $47,490 | +32.9% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Minnesota sit close to the national average, so $47,540 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$47,540as reported by BLSLocal price level
98.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$48,215US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $47,540 a year, 33.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $38,310 to $52,440 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 30 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 2nd of 37 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products in Minnesota?
The median annual wage is $47,540, or $22.86 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 Minnesota is 33.1% higher. 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 Minnesota earns more than $52,440 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $38,310 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.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 30 jobs in this occupation in Minnesota. 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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