Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $37,500 +5.8% vs national
Median hourly $18.03
10th percentile $35,230
90th percentile $44,280
Employed locally 550
National median $35,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,230
    25th
    $37,500
    50th (median)
    $37,500
    75th
    $37,500
    90th
    $44,280

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products salary vs area income 24% Median Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products salary is 76% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $46,560
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $41,320
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $41,120
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $38,980
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $37,620
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $37,520

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $43,820
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $80,230
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $46,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products in San Jose, CA is $18.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.29 or more per hour.

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

    The median Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products salary in San Jose, CA is 5.8% above 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products (10th percentile) earn around $35,230 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,500.