Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products Salary in Santa Maria, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median annual salary $35,270 -0.5% vs national
Median hourly $16.96
10th percentile $34,220
90th percentile $40,760
Employed locally 130
National median $35,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,220
    25th
    $35,050
    50th (median)
    $35,270
    75th
    $38,060
    90th
    $40,760

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products salary vs area income 37% Median Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products salary is 63% 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 Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$36,720
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers$50,050
    Agricultural Equipment Operators$41,510
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals$36,190
    Agricultural Workers, All Other$39,630

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products in Santa Maria, CA is $16.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.53 or more per hour.

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

    The median Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products salary in Santa Maria, CA is 0.5% 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 Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products (10th percentile) earn around $34,220 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,050.