SOC 45-2041 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products — San Antonio
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX · 3 metro areas compared
In San Antonio, TX the median wage is $31,880.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In San Antonio, TX the median wage is $31,880. That is 10.8% lower than the national median of $35,730. Pay ranges from under $27,500 at the tenth percentile to more than $38,800 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $28,070 to $32,920.
Employment stands at 80, or 0.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Dallas records the highest median at $38,890. Of the 623 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 584th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,500 | −23.0% |
| 25th | $28,070 | −21.4% |
| Median (50th) | $31,880 | −10.8% |
| 75th | $32,920 | −7.9% |
| 90th | $38,800 | +8.6% |
| Mean | $32,270 | −9.7% |
Other metro areas in Texas
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in San Antonio run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $31,880 goes as far as $32,832 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 8.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$31,880as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$32,832US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $31,880 a year, 10.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $27,500 to $38,800 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 80 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Dallas, at $38,890.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products in San Antonio, TX?
The median annual wage is $31,880, or $15.33 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 San Antonio, TX is 10.8% 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 San Antonio, TX earns more than $38,800 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $27,500 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 Dallas, at $38,890 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 80 jobs in this occupation in San Antonio, TX. 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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