Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products Salary in McAllen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX

Median annual salary $27,630 -22% vs national
Median hourly $13.28
10th percentile $20,460
90th percentile $40,890
Employed locally 90
National median $35,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,460
    25th
    $20,460
    50th (median)
    $27,630
    75th
    $28,630
    90th
    $40,890

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products salary vs area income 53% Median Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products salary is 47% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $30,440

    Related occupations in McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $27,460
    Agricultural Equipment Operators $27,920
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $54,640
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $27,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products in McAllen, TX is $13.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.24 or more per hour.

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

    The median Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products salary in McAllen, TX is 22% 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 McAllen?

    Entry-level Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products (10th percentile) earn around $20,460 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $20,460.