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Agriculture

Grader and Sorter, Agricultural Products

Grade, sort, or classify unprocessed food and other agricultural products by size, weight, color, or condition.

Annual openings

87

Median wage

$48,740

Typical education

Education not reported

Growth 2026–2032

+3%

Median wage source: Colorado BLS OEWS (2025).

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A typical day

  1. Grade and sort products according to factors such as color, species, length, width, appearance, feel, smell, and quality to ensure correct processing and usage.
  2. Discard inferior or defective products or foreign matter, and place acceptable products in containers for further processing.
  3. Place products in containers according to grade and mark grades on containers.
  4. Weigh products or estimate their weight, visually or by feel.
  5. Record grade or identification numbers on tags or on shipping, receiving, or sales sheets.
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