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Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products Salary in Visalia, CA

The median pay for a graders and sorters, agricultural products in Visalia, CA is $35,050/year ($16.85/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $33K at the entry level to $39K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 99.83), that's roughly $35,110 in purchasing power. A 2-bedroom apartment runs $1,474/month — about 60.9% of take-home, which is tight.

$35K
Median annual
$16.85/hr
Hourly rate
$33K
Entry level (10th %)
$39K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $35K get you in Visalia?

Estimated take-home pay$2,468/mo
Rent (2BR median)-$1,474/mo
Rent as % of take-home59.7% ⚠ above 30% guideline
Groceries-$391/mo
Utilities-$196/mo
Transportation-$343/mo
Healthcare *-$228/mo
Left over-$164/mo

Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Visalia’s Regional Price Parity (99.83). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.

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About graders and sorters, agricultural products

U.S. employed: 600
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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Visalia, CA

Bar chart showing Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products salary percentiles in Visalia, CA: 10th percentile $33,280, 25th percentile $33,970, median $35,050, 75th percentile $35,600, 90th percentile $38,780. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$33K25th$34KMedian$35K75th$36K90th$39K
Bar chart showing Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products salary percentiles in Visalia, CA: 10th percentile $33,280, 25th percentile $33,970, median $35,050, 75th percentile $35,600, 90th percentile $38,780. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level graders and sorters, agricultural products (10th percentile) start around $33K. Mid-career wages sit at $35K. Top earners bring in $39K or more, a $6K spread from bottom to top.

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Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products pay across states

Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure

StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
North Dakota$46K+31%120
Kansas$46K+30%150
Maine$46K+29%N/A
Nebraska$45K+27%190
Utah$43K+20%110
Iowa$42K+17%320
Wisconsin$40K+14%100
South Dakota$40K+12%460
Missouri$39K+11%300
Illinois$39K+10%N/A
Ohio$39K+10%190
Pennsylvania$39K+9%770
Virginia$37K+6%250
Louisiana$36K+2%110
California$36K+2%6,920
New Jersey$36K+2%N/A
West Virginia$36K+2%70
Tennessee$36K+2%420
Maryland$36K+1%320
Texas$35K+0%1,920
Georgia$35K+0%1,780
Oregon$35K-1%650
Kentucky$35K-1%110
Alabama$35K-1%770
Washington$35K-2%3,780
Oklahoma$35K-2%230
Arkansas$34K-4%1,430
North Carolina$34K-4%720
South Carolina$33K-7%190
Michigan$32K-9%150
Mississippi$32K-11%1,320
Florida$31K-13%660
New Mexico$30K-16%120
Idaho$28K-22%630
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Frequently asked questions

How much do graders and sorters, agricultural products make in Visalia, CA?

The median is $35,050 a year, that works out to about $17 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $33,280, and experienced graders and sorters, agricultural products can clear $38,780. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $35K enough to live in Visalia?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,468/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,474/month, which eats 59.7% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a graders and sorters, agricultural products salary go in Visalia?

Visalia has a Regional Price Parity of 99.83 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median graders and sorters, agricultural products salary is worth about $35,110 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do graders and sorters, agricultural products get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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