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SOC: 45-2041 Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products
Grade, sort, or classify unprocessed food and other agricultural products by size, weight, color, or condition. Exclude "Agricultural Inspectors" (45-2011).
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Education: Some of these occupations may require a high school diploma or GED certificate.
OJT: Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few days to a few months of training. Usually, an experienced worker could show you how to do the job.
Tasks: Grade and sort products according to factors such as color, species, length, width, appearance, feel, smell, and quality to ensure correct processing and usage.
License: License not required.
Outlook: poor
Alabama Employment Outlook
Alabama Wage Data
Hourly Wage   Annual Wage
Entry $9.69   Entry $20,133.00
Mean $11.34   Mean $23,594.00
Experience $12.17 Experience $25,330.00

The data is based on the May 2017 Occupation Employment Survey employment and wage estimate file. The wages have been aged using the most current ECI factors reflecting wages as of June 2018.

Alabama Projections
Estimated Employment 2016Projected Employment 2026Annual Average OpeningsAnnual Growth Rate
1,3301,350180.14
Related Occupations: Postsecondary Institutions With Programs:
Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop
Foundry Mold and Coremakers
Helpers--Production Workers
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Motion Picture Projectionists
Sewing Machine Operators
Tire Repairers and Changers
No postsecondary schools reported programs.
Occupational Videos
45-2041.00 Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products