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How to become graders and sorters, agricultural productseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

United States Agriculture Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$35,730
25th–75th pct. $34,320–$38,260
Top pay (est.)
$57,800
Top 10% $44,490
Pay in 5 years
$41,000est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$47,100est.
$40,500–$54,700
Outlook score
42/100
★★☆☆☆ Below average
AI replacement risk
26%
Low
Job growth (10 yr)
−3.4%
5,800 openings / yr

How to become graders and sorters, agricultural products

Typical education
No formal educational credential
BLS
Related experience
None
On-the-job training
Short-term on-the-job training

A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.

Skills, education and requirements for Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products

Key skills

Coordination
2.5
Active Listening
2.2
Speaking
2.2
Critical Thinking
2.2
Monitoring
2.1
Time Management
1.9
Judgment and Decision Making
1.9
Social Perceptiveness
1.8

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Production and Processing
2.9
Education and Training
2.7
Mechanical
2.5
English Language
2.5
Public Safety and Security
2.4
Food Production
2.1
Mathematics
2.1
Chemistry
1.8

What the work involves

Handling and Moving ObjectsCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesIdentifying Objects, Actions, and EventsPerforming General Physical ActivitiesEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsJudging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or PeopleGetting InformationMonitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

Important abilities

Manual DexterityNear VisionTrunk StrengthOral ComprehensionFinger DexterityOral Expression

Education of workers

Less than high school
64%
High school diploma
27%
Associate's degree
5%
Post-secondary certificate
5%

Training before entry

Up to 1 month
45%
None / short demo
29%
3–6 months
15%
6–12 months
5%
4–10 years
5%

Related work experience

None
38%
Up to 1 month
18%
2–4 years
5%
8–10 years
5%
1–2 years
3%

Job Zone 2 — some preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★☆☆☆☆ Easy to enter (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Career path and how to earn more as graders and sorters, agricultural products

Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.