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How much do agricultural commodity grader jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for agricultural commodity grader in the United States is $44,842.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $37,500.00 and $57,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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An Agricultural Commodity Grader inspects and evaluates agricultural products like fruits, vegetables, meat, and grains to ensure they meet government and industry standards for quality, size, and condition. They use established grading criteria, specialized tools, and laboratory tests to assess factors such as color, texture, and weight. Graders often work for federal or state agencies, food processing companies, or agricultural organizations. Their role helps maintain fair market prices, consumer trust, and product consistency.

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As an Agricultural Commodity Grader, your daily responsibilities generally include inspecting, sampling, and grading products such as grains, fruits, vegetables, or other commodities according to established quality standards. You may use specialized tools and refer to detailed guidelines to assess factors like size, ripeness, color, and the presence of defects. Working conditions can involve both indoor facilities and outdoor environments, depending on the commodity and stage of the process. Collaboration with quality control teams, producers, and logistics staff is common, ensuring that only products meeting standards move forward in the supply chain. Attention to accuracy and consistency is vital, as your assessments directly impact pricing and marketability.

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To thrive as an Agricultural Commodity Grader, you need a solid understanding of crop or product standards, attention to detail, and the ability to conduct accurate inspections, often supported by a high school diploma or specialized training in agriculture or food science. Familiarity with grading equipment, quality assessment tools, and relevant USDA or industry certification programs is commonly required. Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills help graders coordinate with farmers, supervisors, and logistics teams while handling high volumes or resolving grading discrepancies. These skills ensure products consistently meet quality standards, protect consumer safety, and support efficient agricultural operations.

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Infographic showing various Agricultural Commodity Grader job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 82% Full Time, 11% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 1% Contract, and 4% Nights. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $44,842 per year, or $21.6 per hour.

Agricultural Commodity Grader (Poultry)

Opportunities For Students and Recent Graduates | Agricultural Marketing Service

Clarion, IA • On-site

$40K/yr

Full-time

Posted 3 days ago

New

Job description

If selected for this position, you would be responsible for grading the full range of poultry and poultry products and/or shell egg products in the assigned commodity.Qualifications:Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement, including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below.
FOR THE GS-05 LEVEL: General experience: Applicants must have three years of progressively responsible experience, one year of which was equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to the next lower level in the Federal Service (equivalent to the GS-04 level) (experience may have been obtained in private or public sectors). The experience must demonstrate the ability to:
  • Identify problems, gather pertinent data or recognize solutions.
  • Plan and organize work.
  • Utilize office software such as: Adobe, Excel, Word.
Experience must provide evidence of the skills shown above. General clerical experience (typing, filing, routine processing, or other non-specialized repetitive tasks) is not creditable.
OR 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for this grade level.
FOR THE GS-07 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-05 grade level) that demonstrates:
  • Determining the grade, quality, acceptability, processing, packing, storage, and/or transportation of food grade product, refrigeration, processing, packing, storage, and transportation.
  • Ensuring compliance with food grade and/or sanitation regulations in a processing plant, warehouse, livestock operation, food establishment, or similar workplace to determine quality against regulations and/or standards.
OR 1 full year of graduate level education in Agriculture, Mathematics, Engineering, Science, Business, Economics or a related field.
OR Superior Academic Achievement: To qualify based on superior academic achievement, you must have completed the requirements for a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution AND 1) have a class standing in the upper third of the graduating class, 2) membership in a national scholastic honor society (excluding Freshman honor societies), or 3) must meet certain GPA requirements. GPA requirements: 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 as recorded on official transcripts or as computed based on 4 years of education, or courses completed during the final 2 year of the curriculum; OR 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 based on the average of the required course completed in the major field or courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum (GPA will be rounded to one decimal place, e.g., 2.95 rounds to 3.0 and 2.94 rounds to 2.9).Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for this grade level.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for this grade level.
TRANSCRIPTS are required if:
  • You are qualifying for the position based on education.
  • You are qualifying for this position based on a combination of experience and education.
  • You are qualifying for this position based on Superior Academic Achievement.
  • This education must have been successfully completed and obtained from an accredited school, college, or university.
COMBINATION OF EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE AT THE GS-05/07 GRADE LEVEL: Applicants may have combinations of successfully completed education and specialized experience to meet total qualification requirements. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify for that grade level.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.Education:This position does not have an education qualification requirement.Employment Type: OTHER

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