Graders and Sorters (Agricultural Products)

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What Graders and sorters Do

Grade, sort, or classify unprocessed food and other agricultural products by size, weight, color, or condition. Excludes Agricultural Inspectors.


Grader and sorter Salaries

  • 2020 employment: 32,500
  • May 2021 median annual wage: $29,630

Job Outlook for Graders and sorters

Projected employment change, 2020-30:

  • Number of new jobs: -500
  • Growth rate: -1 percent (Little or no change)

How to Become a Grader or sorter

Education and training:

  • Typical entry-level education: No formal educational credential
  • Work experience in a related occupation: None
  • Typical on-the-job training: Short-term on-the-job training

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