Career Outlook for Graders and Sorters of Agricultural Products

Also known as:  Apple Sorter, Cherry Sorter, Cotton Grader, Egg Grader, Fruit Sorter, Meat Grader, Oyster Sorter, Peanut Grader, Potato Sorter, Seed Sorter
The overall job outlook for Agricultural Products Grader or Sorter careers has been negative since 2004. Vacancies for this career have decreased by 22.27 percent nationwide in that time, with an average decline of 3.71 percent per year. Demand for Graders and Sorters of Agricultural Products is expected to go down, with an expected -5,450 jobs shed by 2018. This represents an annual decrease of 1.75 percent over the next few years.
TOP STATES
There are currently more Graders and Sorters of Agricultural Products in the following states
California 10,570
Florida 3,820
Texas 2,940
Idaho 1,630
Oregon 1,600
Arkansas 1,090
Michigan 1,050
BOTTOM STATES
The states below have the least number of filled positions for Graders and Sorters of Agricultural Products
Maine 80
Mississippi 120
Indiana 120
Maryland 120
Virginia 140
New Mexico 180
Missouri 210