Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $30,440 -14.1% vs national
Median hourly $14.63
10th percentile $24,010
90th percentile $45,640
Employed locally 90
National median $35,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,010
    25th
    $24,010
    50th (median)
    $30,440
    75th
    $40,790
    90th
    $45,640

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products salary vs area income 38% Median Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products salary is 62% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products

    Metro areaMedian salary
    South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $62,930
    Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area $55,600
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $48,700
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $46,560
    Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $46,410
    North Dakota $46,290

    Nearby metros — Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $36,400
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $33,110
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $27,630

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $29,400
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $41,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $57,410
    Agricultural Inspectors $61,370
    Logging Equipment Operators $63,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products in Houston, TX is $14.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.00 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products salaries?

    The median Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products salary in Houston, TX is 14.1% below the national median of $35,430. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products in Houston?

    Entry-level Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products (10th percentile) earn around $24,010 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $24,010.