Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products


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

  1. Farm-Product Raw Materials
  2. Crop Services
  3. Meat Products

2002 - 2003 Wages
by MSA and Workforce Investment Areas

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

Long-term Employment Projections

Area Employment ** Change 2000-2010 Annual
Avg Openings
Long-term
Outlook
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