Grade, sort, or classify unprocessed food and other agricultural products by size, weight, color, or condition. Exclude 'Agricultural Inspectors' (45-2011).
Top Industries of Employment
| Area |
Employment** Total |
Hourly Wage | Annual | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | Entry | Experienced | Mean | Entry | Experienced | ||
| Missouri | 780 | 8.61 | 6.25 | 9.79 | 17,900 | 12,990 | 20,360 |
| St Louis MSA | 260 | 9.04 | 6.21 | 10.46 | 18,810 | 12,910 | 21,750 |
| Central Region* | 80 | 8.93 | 6.38 | 10.21 | 18,582 | 13,269 | 21,239 |
| South Central Region* | 60 | 7.87 | 6.31 | 8.65 | 16,377 | 13,135 | 17,998 |
| Southeast Region* | 90 | 8.27 | 6.26 | 9.27 | 17,199 | 13,020 | 19,289 |
| West Central Region* | 70 | 7.56 | 6.18 | 8.25 | 15,728 | 12,853 | 17,166 |
| Area | Employment ** | Change 2000-2010 |
Annual Avg Openings |
Long-term Outlook |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Estimated | 2010 Projected | Number | Percent | |||
| Missouri | 940 | 970 | 30 | 3.19 | 25 | Caution |
| Kansas City MSA | 190 | 200 | 10 | 5.26 | 5 | Caution |
| Central Region* | 110 | 110 | .00 | 2 | Good | |
| Ozark Region* | 40 | 50 | 10 | 25.00 | 1 | Caution |
| Southeast Region* | 140 | 150 | 10 | 7.14 | 4 | Good |
| Southwest Region* | 110 | 120 | 10 | 9.09 | 3 | Good |
| West Central Region* | 100 | 90 | -10 | -10.00 | 2 | Fair |
* - Workforce Investment Areas
** - Why are the employment levels different for the same occupation?
This profession generally requires Work experience (in related occupation)
in one of the following
Agricultural/Farm Supplies Retailing and Wholesaling