Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products Salary in North Dakota

Graders and sorters, agricultural products in North Dakota earn the most in Grand Forks (average $49,200 a year) and the least in Fargo ($43,970), across the 2 North Dakota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the graders and sorters, agricultural products average at $45,020 and the median at $45,590 for 260 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $36,430.

Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products average salary by city in North Dakota

Grand Forks$49,200
Fargo$43,970

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Grand Forks	$49,200	$48,700	$44,500	$41,712	87
Fargo	$43,970	$44,370	$37,220	$37,510	91

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products salary in other states

Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products salary by city and state

More about pay in North Dakota

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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