Top 15 cities for this job by average salary
| Grand Forks, ND | $49,200 |
|---|---|
| Washington, DC | $48,670 |
| San Francisco, CA | $47,040 |
| Baltimore, MD | $46,390 |
| Fargo, ND | $43,970 |
| Chicago, IL | $43,570 |
| Omaha, NE | $43,000 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $42,220 |
| Sacramento, CA | $41,870 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $40,390 |
| New Orleans, LA | $39,550 |
| Modesto, CA | $38,470 |
| Merced, CA | $38,460 |
| Yuba City, CA | $38,270 |
| Oxnard, CA | $38,140 |
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Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products salary by state
Nebraska pays graders and sorters, agricultural products the most statewide, $47,830 a year on average. Statewide columns cover every employer in the state; city columns cover the metro areas we publish.
| State | Statewide average | Statewide median | Jobs | Metros | Highest city average | Lowest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington, D.C. | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 | $48,670 | $48,670 |
| Nebraska | $47,830 | $45,560 | 330 | 1 | $43,000 | $43,000 |
| Minnesota | $47,490 | $47,540 | 30 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Maryland | $47,350 | $41,740 | 430 | 1 | $46,390 | $46,390 |
| Iowa | $46,550 | $42,450 | 170 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Colorado | $45,110 | $48,740 | 230 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| North Dakota | $45,020 | $45,590 | 260 | 2 | $49,200 | $43,970 |
| Maine | $44,010 | $45,810 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Michigan | $42,990 | $39,180 | 100 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Illinois | $42,760 | $41,670 | 220 | 1 | $43,570 | $43,570 |
| Utah | $42,370 | $42,710 | 100 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| South Dakota | $41,090 | $39,900 | 380 | 1 | $42,220 | $42,220 |
| Pennsylvania | $39,240 | $38,430 | 970 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Massachusetts | $38,880 | $41,770 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Kansas | $37,980 | $38,170 | 160 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Tennessee | $37,670 | $36,880 | 640 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| California | $37,350 | $36,330 | 5,750 | 16 | $47,040 | $35,820 |
| Missouri | $37,300 | $35,800 | 530 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Virginia | $37,270 | $34,860 | 230 | 1 | $37,080 | $37,080 |
| New Jersey | $37,210 | $37,880 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Texas | $36,440 | $36,090 | 1,950 | 4 | $37,170 | $29,000 |
| Washington | $36,230 | $34,950 | 2,830 | 3 | $36,140 | $35,190 |
| Ohio | $36,090 | $38,500 | 100 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Oklahoma | $35,920 | $34,700 | 260 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Arkansas | $35,580 | $35,310 | 1,650 | 2 | $36,910 | $36,050 |
| Georgia | $35,470 | $35,450 | 1,700 | 2 | $38,020 | $35,990 |
| Louisiana | $35,400 | $36,090 | 280 | 2 | $39,550 | $34,140 |
| Kentucky | $35,290 | $37,300 | 160 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Arizona | $35,200 | $31,700 | 170 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| South Carolina | $35,120 | $34,510 | 230 | 1 | $37,970 | $37,970 |
| Oregon | $35,060 | $34,660 | 730 | 2 | $36,910 | $36,550 |
| North Carolina | $34,740 | $34,720 | 450 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Alabama | $34,350 | $35,390 | 840 | 1 | $33,810 | $33,810 |
| Wisconsin | $34,310 | $33,250 | 110 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Idaho | $31,890 | $27,680 | 600 | 1 | $35,990 | $35,990 |
| New Mexico | $30,710 | $30,480 | 90 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Florida | $29,490 | $27,470 | 880 | 3 | $29,890 | $27,900 |
| Mississippi | $25,090 | $30,140 | 1,140 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products salary in every city we cover
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| Metro area | Average | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Forks, ND | $49,200 | $48,700 | $23.65 | 40 |
| Washington, DC | $48,670 | $39,170 | $23.40 | 150 |
| San Francisco, CA | $47,040 | $46,350 | $22.62 | 80 |
| Baltimore, MD | $46,390 | $41,350 | $22.30 | 240 |
| Fargo, ND | $43,970 | $44,370 | $21.14 | 40 |
| Chicago, IL | $43,570 | $39,870 | $20.95 | n/a |
| Omaha, NE | $43,000 | $43,430 | $20.67 | 120 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $42,220 | $39,900 | $20.30 | 30 |
| Sacramento, CA | $41,870 | $44,510 | $20.13 | 210 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $40,390 | $38,680 | $19.42 | 260 |
| New Orleans, LA | $39,550 | $37,650 | $19.02 | 70 |
| Modesto, CA | $38,470 | $37,000 | $18.49 | 220 |
| Merced, CA | $38,460 | $36,420 | $18.49 | 170 |
| Yuba City, CA | $38,270 | $36,900 | $18.40 | 70 |
| Oxnard, CA | $38,140 | $36,880 | $18.34 | 110 |
| Atlanta, GA | $38,020 | $36,450 | $18.28 | 360 |
| Salinas, CA | $38,000 | $37,340 | $18.27 | 520 |
| Columbia, SC | $37,970 | $34,510 | $18.25 | 40 |
| Riverside, CA | $37,270 | $35,470 | $17.92 | 190 |
| Dallas, TX | $37,170 | $38,890 | $17.87 | 110 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $37,080 | $35,060 | $17.83 | 80 |
| Stockton, CA | $36,930 | $36,350 | $17.76 | 330 |
| Portland, OR | $36,910 | $34,670 | $17.75 | 180 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $36,910 | $37,210 | $17.74 | 100 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $36,720 | $35,420 | $17.66 | 140 |
| Salem, OR | $36,550 | $38,550 | $17.57 | 130 |
| Chico, CA | $36,510 | $36,120 | $17.55 | 70 |
| Kennewick, WA | $36,140 | $35,720 | $17.37 | 390 |
| Fayetteville, AR | $36,050 | $36,000 | $17.33 | 420 |
| Houston, TX | $36,020 | $34,320 | $17.32 | 90 |
| Gainesville, GA | $35,990 | $35,080 | $17.30 | 370 |
| Twin Falls, ID | $35,990 | $36,720 | $17.31 | 40 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $35,870 | $35,310 | $17.25 | 720 |
| Fresno, CA | $35,870 | $35,010 | $17.24 | 950 |
| Hanford, CA | $35,870 | $35,730 | $17.25 | n/a |
| Visalia, CA | $35,820 | $34,960 | $17.22 | 540 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $35,400 | $35,080 | $17.02 | 460 |
| Yakima, WA | $35,190 | $34,750 | $16.92 | 1,250 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $34,140 | $28,970 | $16.41 | n/a |
| Dothan, AL | $33,810 | $35,600 | $16.26 | 80 |
| San Antonio, TX | $32,270 | $31,880 | $15.51 | 80 |
| Naples, FL | $29,890 | $27,950 | $14.37 | 90 |
| Miami, FL | $29,760 | $27,170 | $14.31 | 270 |
| McAllen, TX | $29,000 | $23,650 | $13.94 | 70 |
| Lakeland, FL | $27,900 | $27,700 | $13.41 | 90 |
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Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products salary: questions
Where do graders and sorters, agricultural products make the most money?
In Grand Forks, ND, with an average of $49,200 a year, among the 45 metro areas we cover.
What is the average graders and sorters, agricultural products salary in the U.S.?
$36,430 a year nationwide (BLS OEWS national estimates, May 2025); the median is $35,730, so half of graders and sorters, agricultural products earn more than that and half less.
What salary should graders and sorters, agricultural products ask for?
Start from the figures for your city: the middle half of graders and sorters, agricultural products nationwide earn between $34,320 (25th percentile) and $38,260 (75th percentile). Newer workers usually start near the 25th percentile and experienced ones can ask for the 75th; each city page shows the local range. See how to read salary percentiles.
Which state pays graders and sorters, agricultural products the most?
Nebraska, with a statewide average of $47,830 a year (BLS state estimates, May 2025).
Where is graders and sorters, agricultural products pay the lowest?
Lakeland, FL, at $27,900 a year on average. Lower pay often comes with lower prices: check the cost of living on each city page.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 45-2041.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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