Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products pay in Arkansas

In Arkansas, the median pay for graders and sorters, agricultural products is $16.98 an hour ($35,310 a year). About 1,650 people work in this job there.

$16.98Median hourly pay

$33,640–$36,780Middle half of workers, yearly

1,650People in this job in Arkansas

That is about the same as the U.S. median ($35,730). Arkansas ranks 25th of 37 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for graders and sorters, agricultural products in Arkansas

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$15.74	$32,750
25% of workers	$16.17	$33,640
Half of workers (median)	$16.98	$35,310
75% of workers	$17.68	$36,780
90% of workers	$18.36	$38,190

Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products pay in Arkansas metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Jonesboro	$37,210	100
Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers	$36,000	420

Arkansas unemployment rate: 3.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for graders and sorters, agricultural products

Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
Related work experience most have: Up to 1 month (O*NET)
Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
Job outlook: -3.4% over ten years, declining · about 5,800 openings a year (BLS)

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Machine Feeders and Offbearers	$45,250
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Other job titles for this job

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.