Graders and Sorters (Agricultural Products)

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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*Some content used by permission of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor.

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