What are the main factors that influence a Grain Handler's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Grain Handler?

The Pharmaceuticals industry offers the highest average compensation for Grain Handler roles, with salaries approximately 40% above the market median.

How does experience change A Grain Handler's salary?

A Grain Handler's salary grows with experience: starting around $34,422 for beginners, reaching about $47,525 at mid-level, and approach $82,050 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Grain Handler?

Grain Handler salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Grain Handler roles are District of Columbia $48,032, California $47,850, Massachusetts $47,212. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Grain Handler roles make?

Salaries for Grain Handler level roles vary by specialization: Grain Elevator Manager: $128,143; Grain Trader: $85,538; Grain Superintendent: $80,006; Grain Originator: $63,997; Grain Buyer: $55,942.

Grain Handler Salary in Virginia

How much does a Grain Handler make in Virginia? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Grain Handler in Virginia is $43,685 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $21.

However, a Grain Handler's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $52,198
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $40,604 to $48,141
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $37,798

10% $37,798

50% (Median) $43,685

90% $52,198

Grain Handler Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$48,141	$4,012	$926	$23
Average	$43,685	$3,640	$840	$21
25th Percentile	$40,604	$3,384	$781	$20

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Key Factors That Influence Grain Handler Salaries

A Grain Handler's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Grain Handler Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Grain Handler's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $34,422
Early Career (1-2 years): $42,757
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $47,525
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $66,011
Expert (over 8 years): $82,050

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Warehouse Worker I	less than 1 year	$34,422
Grain Handler	1-2 years	$42,757
Warehouse Worker III	2-4 years	$47,525
Warehouse Supervisor	5-8 years	$66,011
Warehouse Senior Supervisor	over 8 years	$82,050

How Do Grain Handler Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Grain Handlers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $48,032.
California: $47,850.
Massachusetts: $47,212.

District of Columbia $48,032 California $47,850 Massachusetts $47,212 Washington $47,038 New Jersey $47,021 Alaska $46,960 Connecticut $46,362 New York $46,119

Hawaii $45,342 Rhode Island $44,978 Maryland $44,731 Minnesota $44,392 Colorado $44,262 Illinois $44,219 Oregon $44,054 Delaware $43,932

New Hampshire $43,856 Virginia $43,685 Pennsylvania $43,186 Nevada $42,935 North Dakota $42,852 Michigan $42,722 Wisconsin $42,674 Vermont $42,579

Texas $42,314 Maine $42,297 Arizona $42,271 Ohio $42,240 Georgia $41,841 Indiana $41,642 Wyoming $41,603 Utah $41,542

Iowa $41,516 Kansas $41,308 Louisiana $41,247 North Carolina $41,225 Missouri $41,217 Florida $41,047 Montana $40,956 Nebraska $40,870

Kentucky $40,822 South Carolina $40,648 Tennessee $40,540 Idaho $40,497 New Mexico $40,180 Oklahoma $40,110 Alabama $39,854 South Dakota $39,425

Arkansas $39,191 West Virginia $39,065 Mississippi $38,688

Top Paying Cities for Grain Handler

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Ivanhoe: $40,176
Lambsburg: $40,261
Laurel Fork: $40,306

Ivanhoe, VA $40,176

Lambsburg, VA $40,261

Laurel Fork, VA $40,306

Marion, VA $39,966

Max Meadows, VA $40,239

Meadowview, VA $39,606

Mouth Of Wilson, VA $39,927

Rocky Gap, VA $39,949

Ruther Glen, VA $42,141

Sealston, VA $43,231

Sharps, VA $41,955

Spotsylvania, VA $42,535

Sparta, VA $42,312

Stafford, VA $44,479

Stratford, VA $42,776

Tappahannock, VA $42,215

Thornburg, VA $42,674

Unionville, VA $41,982

Village, VA $42,162

Warsaw, VA $42,312

Weems, VA $41,481

Sandy Point, VA $42,367

White Stone, VA $41,366

Wicomico Church, VA $41,667

Woodford, VA $42,500

Zacata, VA $42,644

Winchester, VA $42,443

Bentonville, VA $42,080

Berryville, VA $43,056

Boyce, VA $43,134

Brucetown, VA $42,472

Chester Gap, VA $42,883

Clear Brook, VA $42,258

Cross Junction, VA $40,887

Fishers Hill, VA $41,475

Flint Hill, VA $42,650

Front Royal, VA $42,675

Gore, VA $41,116

Hume, VA $43,227

Huntly, VA $42,722

Strasburg, VA $41,313

Linden, VA $43,332

Markham, VA $43,322

Maurertown, VA $40,752

Middletown, VA $42,120

Millwood, VA $43,057

Rileyville, VA $41,608

Earlysville, VA $40,998

Esmont, VA $40,619

Faber, VA $40,439

Fishersville, VA $40,816

Free Union, VA $40,931

Gordonsville, VA $41,360

Greenwood, VA $40,766

Ivy, VA $41,016

Keene, VA $40,783

Keswick, VA $41,097

Locust Dale, VA $41,545

Lovingston, VA $40,005

Lyndhurst, VA $40,307

Montpelier Station, VA $41,370

Nellysford, VA $40,354

North Garden, VA $40,743

Orange, VA $41,775

Palmyra, VA $41,115

Piney River, VA $39,819

Quinque, VA $41,103

Roseland, VA $39,972

Ruckersville, VA $41,086

Schuyler, VA $40,477

Shipman, VA $39,999

Somerset, VA $41,372

Stanardsville, VA $40,966

Troy, VA $41,160

Tyro, VA $40,081

Waynesboro, VA $40,878

White Hall, VA $40,951

Woodberry Forest, VA $41,532

Achilles, VA $40,900

Amelia Court House, VA $41,660

Ark, VA $41,161

Arvonia, VA $40,795

Ashland, VA $42,065

Aylett, VA $42,085

Barhamsville, VA $41,479

Beaumont, VA $41,650

Beaverdam, VA $42,061

Bena, VA $40,889

Bohannon, VA $41,056

Bremo Bluff, VA $41,060

Bruington, VA $42,001

Bumpass, VA $41,998

Cardinal, VA $41,074

Cartersville, VA $41,400

Charles City, VA $41,739

Christchurch, VA $41,398

Church View, VA $41,494

Cobbs Creek, VA $41,188

Columbia, VA $41,293

Crozier, VA $41,928

Cumberland, VA $41,063

Deltaville, VA $41,222

Diggs, VA $41,072

Redwood, VA $39,972

Rich Creek, VA $40,108

Ridgeway, VA $40,387

Riner, VA $40,104

Ripplemead, VA $39,999

Rocky Mount, VA $40,008

Salem, VA $39,812

Sandy Level, VA $40,093

Shawsville, VA $39,935

Spencer, VA $40,378

Staffordsville, VA $40,176

Stanleytown, VA $40,454

Stuart, VA $40,367

Thaxton, VA $39,887

Troutville, VA $39,872

Union Hall, VA $40,015

Vesta, VA $40,316

Villamont, VA $39,868

Vinton, VA $39,793

Wirtz, VA $39,891

Woolwine, VA $40,287

Bristol, VA $38,811

Abingdon, VA $39,387

Andover, VA $39,270

Appalachia, VA $39,270

Bee, VA $39,755

Ben Hur, VA $39,432

Big Stone Gap, VA $38,920

Birchleaf, VA $39,794

Blackwater, VA $38,968

Castlewood, VA $39,082

Cleveland, VA $39,556

Clinchco, VA $39,759

Clintwood, VA $39,714

Coeburn, VA $39,335

Damascus, VA $39,696

Dante, VA $39,559

Davenport, VA $39,832

Dryden, VA $39,047

Duffield, VA $38,717

Dungannon, VA $38,858

East Stone Gap, VA $39,002

Ewing, VA $39,931

Fort Blackmore, VA $38,609

Gate City, VA $38,345

Haysi, VA $39,987

Hiltons, VA $38,436

Honaker, VA $39,777

Jonesville, VA $39,529

Keokee, VA $39,163

Lebanon, VA $39,403

Mc Clure, VA $39,566

Mendota, VA $38,823

Nickelsville, VA $38,661

Nora, VA $39,462

Norton, VA $39,312

Pennington Gap, VA $39,153

Pound, VA $39,474

Rosedale, VA $39,733

Rose Hill, VA $39,861

Saint Charles, VA $39,383

Saint Paul, VA $39,331

Weber City, VA $38,228

Whitetop, VA $39,851

Wise, VA $39,417

Pulaski, VA $40,279

Atkins, VA $39,939

Austinville, VA $40,261

Barren Springs, VA $40,296

Bastian, VA $39,944

Bland, VA $40,038

Broadford, VA $39,903

Cana, VA $40,323

Ceres, VA $39,906

Chilhowie, VA $39,893

Cripple Creek, VA $40,073

Crockett, VA $40,064

Draper, VA $40,245

Dugspur, VA $40,275

Elk Creek, VA $40,045

Emory, VA $39,780

Fancy Gap, VA $40,288

Fries, VA $40,179

Galax, VA $40,245

Glade Spring, VA $39,701

Rural Retreat, VA $40,013

Saltville, VA $39,910

Speedwell, VA $40,039

Sugar Grove, VA $39,948

Tannersville, VA $39,879

Troutdale, VA $39,920

Willis, VA $40,254

Woodlawn, VA $40,270

Wytheville, VA $40,156

Staunton, VA $40,828

Augusta Springs, VA $40,656

Bacova, VA $40,465

Blue Grass, VA $40,481

Brownsburg, VA $40,239

Buena Vista, VA $39,910

Churchville, VA $40,942

Clifton Forge, VA $40,328

Covington, VA $40,110

Craigsville, VA $40,660

Crimora, VA $40,984

Deerfield, VA $40,692

Doe Hill, VA $40,657

Fairfield, VA $40,180

Fort Defiance, VA $41,014

Glen Wilton, VA $40,175

Goshen, VA $40,485

Greenville, VA $40,460

Grottoes, VA $41,022

Head Waters, VA $40,725

Hot Springs, VA $40,352

Iron Gate, VA $40,397

Lexington, VA $40,251

Low Moor, VA $40,303

Mc Dowell, VA $40,674

Middlebrook, VA $40,470

Millboro, VA $40,502

Mint Spring, VA $40,674

Montebello, VA $40,101

Monterey, VA $40,556

Mount Sidney, VA $41,032

Mustoe, VA $40,624

New Hope, VA $41,008

Port Republic, VA $41,000

Raphine, VA $40,288

Rockbridge Baths, VA $40,328

Selma, VA $40,343

Steeles Tavern, VA $40,371

Stuarts Draft, VA $40,522

Swoope, VA $40,756

Verona, VA $41,033

Vesuvius, VA $40,011

Warm Springs, VA $40,477

West Augusta, VA $40,781

Weyers Cave, VA $41,042

Williamsville, VA $40,696

Lynchburg, VA $39,312

Altavista, VA $39,685

Alton, VA $40,552

Amherst, VA $39,579

Appomattox, VA $39,651

Bedford, VA $39,893

Big Island, VA $39,674

Blairs, VA $40,543

Brookneal, VA $39,842

Buffalo Junction, VA $40,681

Callands, VA $40,347

Chatham, VA $40,380

Clifford, VA $39,640

Clover, VA $40,454

Cluster Springs, VA $40,679

Coleman Falls, VA $39,475

Concord, VA $39,366

Crystal Hill, VA $40,391

Danville, VA $40,575

Hillsville, VA $40,323

Carson, VA $41,876

Hiwassee, VA $40,191

Independence, VA $40,051

Annandale, VA $47,654

Burke, VA $47,208

Dumfries, VA $45,826

Dunn Loring, VA $47,716

Fairfax, VA $47,003

Fairfax Station, VA $46,875

Falls Church, VA $47,757

Fort Belvoir, VA $47,180

Great Falls, VA $47,005

Greenway, VA $47,756

Lorton, VA $46,914

Merrifield, VA $47,606

Mc Lean, VA $47,752

West Mclean, VA $47,756

Mount Vernon, VA $47,357

Newington, VA $47,248

Dry Fork, VA $40,464

Brooke, VA $44,156

Evington, VA $39,530

Forest, VA $39,453

Gladstone, VA $39,685

Gladys, VA $39,686

Glasgow, VA $39,940

Goode, VA $39,584

Gretna, VA $40,092

Halifax, VA $40,541

Howardsville, VA $40,476

Hurt, VA $39,868

Java, VA $40,333

Ararat, VA $40,313

Axton, VA $40,438

Bassett, VA $40,408

Belspring, VA $40,199

Bent Mountain, VA $39,858

Blacksburg, VA $40,009

Blue Ridge, VA $39,844

Boones Mill, VA $39,829

Buchanan, VA $39,979

Callaway, VA $39,933

Christiansburg, VA $40,013

Cascade, VA $40,402

Catawba, VA $39,910

Check, VA $39,995

Claudville, VA $40,289

Cloverdale, VA $39,770

Collinsville, VA $40,543

Copper Hill, VA $39,943

Critz, VA $40,354

Daleville, VA $39,811

Dublin, VA $40,220

Eagle Rock, VA $40,094

Eggleston, VA $40,139

Elliston, VA $39,902

Ferrum, VA $40,157

Fieldale, VA $40,485

Fincastle, VA $39,935

Floyd, VA $40,160

Glade Hill, VA $39,981

Glen Lyn, VA $40,011

Goodview, VA $39,840

Hardy, VA $39,823

Henry, VA $40,217

Huddleston, VA $39,971

Keeling, VA $40,503

Chester, VA $42,073

Chesterfield, VA $42,048

Church Road, VA $41,910

Colonial Heights, VA $42,091

Courtland, VA $41,079

Dendron, VA $41,202

Dewitt, VA $41,775

Dinwiddie, VA $41,890

Disputanta, VA $41,924

Dolphin, VA $41,316

Drewryville, VA $40,989

Ebony, VA $40,707

Elberon, VA $41,033

Emporia, VA $41,082

Ford, VA $41,812

Franklin, VA $40,953

Freeman, VA $41,307

Gasburg, VA $40,794

Hopewell, VA $42,004

Ivor, VA $41,019

Jarratt, VA $41,437

Lawrenceville, VA $41,163

Mc Kenney, VA $41,666

Meredithville, VA $41,104

Newsoms, VA $40,818

Prince George, VA $42,044

Rawlings, VA $41,506

Sedley, VA $41,134

Skippers, VA $40,918

Spring Grove, VA $41,425

Stony Creek, VA $41,664

Surry, VA $40,932

Sussex, VA $41,570

Sutherland, VA $42,008

Valentines, VA $40,832

Wakefield, VA $41,187

Warfield, VA $41,539

Waverly, VA $41,511

White Plains, VA $40,810

Wilsons, VA $41,688

Yale, VA $41,402

Zuni, VA $41,003

Claremont, VA $41,481

Farmville, VA $40,703

Baskerville, VA $40,636

Indian Valley, VA $40,218

Mc Coy, VA $40,131

Martinsville, VA $40,476

Meadows Of Dan, VA $40,326

Moneta, VA $39,906

Montvale, VA $39,905

Narrows, VA $40,132

Newbern, VA $40,167

New Castle, VA $39,937

Newport, VA $40,028

New River, VA $40,277

Oriskany, VA $40,015

Paint Bank, VA $39,952

Parrott, VA $40,150

Patrick Springs, VA $40,400

Pearisburg, VA $40,172

Pembroke, VA $40,171

Penhook, VA $40,114

Pilot, VA $40,027

Pittsville, VA $40,094

Radford, VA $40,232

Long Island, VA $39,836

Lowry, VA $39,659

Lynch Station, VA $39,841

Madison Heights, VA $39,313

Monroe, VA $39,509

Naruna, VA $39,716

Nathalie, VA $40,196

Natural Bridge, VA $40,066

Natural Bridge Station, VA $39,893

Nelson, VA $40,741

Norwood, VA $39,837

Ringgold, VA $40,517

Rustburg, VA $39,404

Scottsburg, VA $40,596

Scottsville, VA $40,815

South Boston, VA $40,631

Spout Spring, VA $39,476

Sutherlin, VA $40,521

Sweet Briar, VA $39,429

Vernon Hill, VA $40,473

Virgilina, VA $40,644

Wingina, VA $40,073

Amonate, VA $39,984

Bandy, VA $39,897

Big Rock, VA $40,113

Bishop, VA $39,900

Bluefield, VA $40,024

Boissevain, VA $39,926

Breaks, VA $40,048

Burkes Garden, VA $39,941

Cedar Bluff, VA $40,000

Doran, VA $40,164

Falls Mills, VA $39,926

Grundy, VA $40,181

Horsepen, VA $39,916

Hurley, VA $39,974

Jewell Ridge, VA $40,000

Keen Mountain, VA $40,156

Mavisdale, VA $40,004

Maxie, VA $40,122

North Tazewell, VA $39,994

Oakwood, VA $40,179

Pilgrims Knob, VA $40,069

Pocahontas, VA $39,939

Pounding Mill, VA $40,056

Raven, VA $40,145

Red Ash, VA $40,182

Richlands, VA $40,159

Rowe, VA $40,018

Shortt Gap, VA $40,108

Swords Creek, VA $40,007

Tazewell, VA $39,931

Vansant, VA $40,008

Whitewood, VA $40,012

Wolford, VA $40,019

Boydton, VA $40,723

Bracey, VA $40,828

Brodnax, VA $40,985

Buckingham, VA $40,267

Burkeville, VA $40,890

Charlotte Court House, VA $40,305

Chase City, VA $40,513

Clarksville, VA $40,795

Crewe, VA $41,151

Cullen, VA $40,185

Dillwyn, VA $40,669

Drakes Branch, VA $40,509

Dundas, VA $41,112

Evergreen, VA $39,689

Fort Mitchell, VA $40,509

Green Bay, VA $40,665

Hampden Sydney, VA $40,765

Kenbridge, VA $40,892

Keysville, VA $40,505

La Crosse, VA $40,765

Lunenburg, VA $40,582

Meherrin, VA $40,586

Nottoway, VA $41,088

Pamplin, VA $40,050

Phenix, VA $39,869

Prospect, VA $40,302

Randolph, VA $40,370

Red House, VA $39,753

Red Oak, VA $40,566

Rice, VA $40,942

Saxe, VA $40,478

Skipwith, VA $40,594

South Hill, VA $40,750

Victoria, VA $40,725

Wylliesburg, VA $40,530

Roanoke, VA $39,742

Wachapreague, VA $41,265

Wardtown, VA $41,185

Wattsville, VA $41,304

Willis Wharf, VA $41,253

Windsor, VA $40,902

Withams, VA $41,271

Norfolk, VA $40,692

Newport News, VA $40,783

Fort Eustis, VA $40,799

Hampton, VA $40,808

Fort Monroe, VA $40,785

Poquoson, VA $40,795

Yorktown, VA $40,843

Lackey, VA $40,859

Seaford, VA $40,810

Portsmouth, VA $40,703

Fort Lee, VA $42,089

Petersburg, VA $42,089

Virginia State University, VA $42,089

Alberta, VA $41,257

Ammon, VA $41,810

Blackstone, VA $41,456

Boykins, VA $40,866

Branchville, VA $40,769

Capron, VA $41,067

Round Hill, VA $44,125

Catharpin, VA $45,778

Delaplane, VA $43,663

Ashburn, VA $45,968

Chantilly, VA $46,452

Gainesville, VA $45,406

Hamilton, VA $44,720

Lincoln, VA $44,676

Sterling, VA $46,527

Haymarket, VA $45,362

Herndon, VA $46,698

Leesburg, VA $45,245

Lovettsville, VA $44,243

Nokesville, VA $45,462

Upperville, VA $43,808

Warrenton, VA $43,967

Reston, VA $46,967

Waterford, VA $44,646

The Plains, VA $44,772

Doswell, VA $42,080

Dutton, VA $41,180

Fork Union, VA $41,187

Foster, VA $41,047

Glen Allen, VA $42,175

Gloucester, VA $41,136

Gloucester Point, VA $40,887

Goochland, VA $41,714

Grimstead, VA $41,150

Gum Spring, VA $41,714

Gwynn, VA $41,150

Hadensville, VA $41,649

Hallieford, VA $41,138

Hanover, VA $42,088

Hardyville, VA $41,260

Hartfield, VA $41,274

Hayes, VA $40,913

Henrico, VA $42,206

Hudgins, VA $41,118

Jamaica, VA $41,632

Jamestown, VA $41,007

Jetersville, VA $41,182

Kents Store, VA $41,279

King And Queen Court House, VA $41,695

King William, VA $41,911

Lanexa, VA $41,630

Lightfoot, VA $41,208

Little Plymouth, VA $41,642

Locust Hill, VA $41,398

Louisa, VA $41,707

Macon, VA $41,755

Maidens, VA $41,873

Manakin Sabot, VA $42,011

Mannboro, VA $41,737

Manquin, VA $42,033

Maryus, VA $40,893

Mascot, VA $41,520

Mathews, VA $41,071

Burgess, VA $41,783

Accomac, VA $41,233

Assawoman, VA $41,249

Atlantic, VA $41,305

Battery Park, VA $40,788

Belle Haven, VA $41,209

Birdsnest, VA $41,131

Bloxom, VA $41,296

Cape Charles, VA $41,075

Capeville, VA $41,083

Carrollton, VA $40,784

Carrsville, VA $40,970

Cheriton, VA $41,079

Chesapeake, VA $40,799

Chincoteague Island, VA $41,331

Wallops Island, VA $41,301

Craddockville, VA $41,215

Davis Wharf, VA $41,207

Eastville, VA $41,094

Exmore, VA $41,191

Franktown, VA $41,145

Greenbackville, VA $41,425

Greenbush, VA $41,306

Hacksneck, VA $41,192

Hallwood, VA $41,285

Harborton, VA $41,293

Horntown, VA $41,355

Oak Hall, VA $41,270

Isle Of Wight, VA $40,875

Jamesville, VA $41,169

Jenkins Bridge, VA $41,291

Keller, VA $41,242

Locustville, VA $41,240

Machipongo, VA $41,125

Mappsville, VA $41,276

Marionville, VA $41,124

Mears, VA $41,254

Melfa, VA $41,247

Modest Town, VA $41,354

Nassawadox, VA $41,167

Nelsonia, VA $41,357

New Church, VA $41,342

Onancock, VA $41,282

Onley, VA $41,236

Oyster, VA $41,088

Painter, VA $41,217

Parksley, VA $41,304

Pungoteague, VA $41,234

Quinby, VA $41,126

Rescue, VA $40,786

Sanford, VA $41,349

Saxis, VA $41,355

Seaview, VA $41,080

Smithfield, VA $40,831

Suffolk, VA $40,812

Tangier, VA $41,457

Tasley, VA $41,325

Temperanceville, VA $41,285

Townsend, VA $41,088

Virginia Beach, VA $41,342

Dulles, VA $46,980

Aldie, VA $45,497

Amissville, VA $43,283

Arcola, VA $45,953

Manassas, VA $46,029

Marshall, VA $43,918

Middleburg, VA $44,726

Catlett, VA $44,936

Centreville, VA $46,214

Clifton, VA $46,604

Orlean, VA $43,523

Paeonian Springs, VA $44,934

Paris, VA $43,523

Philomont, VA $44,593

Purcellville, VA $44,263

Bluemont, VA $43,671

Bristow, VA $45,672

Broad Run, VA $44,859

Calverton, VA $44,757

Casanova, VA $44,832

Rectortown, VA $43,864

Mechanicsville, VA $42,121

Midlothian, VA $42,057

Millers Tavern, VA $42,116

Mineral, VA $41,965

Moon, VA $41,089

Moseley, VA $41,917

New Canton, VA $41,009

New Kent, VA $41,890

New Point, VA $40,986

Newtown, VA $42,245

Norge, VA $41,269

North, VA $41,125

Oilville, VA $41,927

Onemo, VA $41,038

Ordinary, VA $40,948

Port Haywood, VA $40,980

Powhatan, VA $41,788

Providence Forge, VA $41,818

Quinton, VA $42,033

Rockville, VA $41,974

Ruthville, VA $41,732

Saint Stephens Church, VA $42,111

Saluda, VA $41,414

Sandston, VA $42,130

Sandy Hook, VA $41,706

Schley, VA $41,045

Severn, VA $40,914

Shacklefords, VA $41,436

State Farm, VA $41,893

Stevensville, VA $41,794

Studley, VA $42,118

Susan, VA $40,996

Toano, VA $41,398

Topping, VA $41,361

Trevilians, VA $41,681

Richmond, VA $42,217

Urbanna, VA $41,558

Wake, VA $41,299

Walkerton, VA $41,853

Ware Neck, VA $41,062

Water View, VA $41,549

West Point, VA $41,692

White Marsh, VA $40,994

Wicomico, VA $40,921

Williamsburg, VA $40,992

Woods Cross Roads, VA $41,141

Montpelier, VA $41,911

Oakton, VA $47,112

Occoquan, VA $46,765

Quantico, VA $45,210

Springfield, VA $47,531

Triangle, VA $45,537

Vienna, VA $47,530

Woodbridge, VA $46,427

Arlington, VA $47,770

Fort Myer, VA $47,771

Mattaponi, VA $41,537

Dhs, VA $47,770

Fort Valley, VA $41,299

Star Tannery, VA $40,895

Stephens City, VA $42,459

Stephenson, VA $42,487

Toms Brook, VA $41,276

White Post, VA $42,824

Woodstock, VA $40,935

Culpeper, VA $42,287

Aroda, VA $41,251

Banco, VA $41,391

Bealeton, VA $43,780

Boston, VA $42,175

Brandy Station, VA $43,028

Brightwood, VA $41,601

Castleton, VA $42,639

Elkwood, VA $42,972

Etlan, VA $41,506

Goldvein, VA $43,973

Graves Mill, VA $41,195

Haywood, VA $41,591

Hood, VA $40,936

Jeffersonton, VA $43,508

Leon, VA $41,777

Lignum, VA $42,724

Madison, VA $41,192

Midland, VA $44,216

Mitchells, VA $41,950

Oakpark, VA $41,453

Pratts, VA $41,187

Radiant, VA $41,339

Rapidan, VA $41,713

Remington, VA $43,432

Reva, VA $41,823

Richardsville, VA $43,080

Rixeyville, VA $42,969

Rochelle, VA $41,174

Somerville, VA $44,300

Sperryville, VA $41,782

Stevensburg, VA $42,809

Sumerduck, VA $43,443

Syria, VA $41,036

Viewtown, VA $42,997

Washington, VA $42,516

Wolftown, VA $40,939

Woodville, VA $42,195

Harrisonburg, VA $41,106

Basye, VA $40,777

Bergton, VA $40,651

Bridgewater, VA $41,029

Broadway, VA $40,902

Criders, VA $40,724

Dayton, VA $40,888

Edinburg, VA $40,847

Elkton, VA $40,970

Alexandria, VA $47,765

Fredericksburg, VA $43,279

Bowling Green, VA $42,439

Burr Hill, VA $42,444

Callao, VA $42,200

Caret, VA $42,703

Center Cross, VA $41,976

Champlain, VA $42,605

Coles Point, VA $42,765

Colonial Beach, VA $43,005

Corbin, VA $42,739

Dahlgren, VA $44,416

Dogue, VA $42,977

Dunnsville, VA $42,127

Edwardsville, VA $41,837

Farnham, VA $41,961

Garrisonville, VA $44,780

Hague, VA $42,456

Hartwood, VA $43,404

Haynesville, VA $42,421

Heathsville, VA $41,798

Hustle, VA $42,631

Irvington, VA $41,464

Jersey, VA $43,036

Kilmarnock, VA $41,499

King George, VA $43,707

Kinsale, VA $42,374

Ladysmith, VA $42,194

Lancaster, VA $41,600

Laneview, VA $41,701

Lively, VA $41,639

Locust Grove, VA $42,456

Loretto, VA $42,639

Lottsburg, VA $42,121

Merry Point, VA $41,535

Milford, VA $42,283

Mollusk, VA $41,550

Montross, VA $42,733

Morattico, VA $41,766

Mount Holly, VA $42,591

Ninde, VA $43,804

Nuttsville, VA $41,725

Oldhams, VA $42,339

Ophelia, VA $41,805

Partlow, VA $42,560

Port Royal, VA $42,628

Rappahannock Academy, VA $42,636

Reedville, VA $41,774

Rhoadesville, VA $42,056

Rollins Fork, VA $43,004

Fulks Run, VA $40,800

Hinton, VA $40,762

Keezletown, VA $40,961

Lacey Spring, VA $40,982

Linville, VA $40,960

Luray, VA $41,092

Mc Gaheysville, VA $41,008

Mount Crawford, VA $41,010

Mount Jackson, VA $40,876

Mount Solon, VA $40,881

New Market, VA $40,970

Orkney Springs, VA $40,788

Penn Laird, VA $41,027

Quicksburg, VA $40,916

Pleasant Valley, VA $41,005

Shenandoah, VA $40,984

Singers Glen, VA $40,958

Stanley, VA $40,988

Timberville, VA $40,977

Charlottesville, VA $41,051

Afton, VA $40,596

Arrington, VA $39,789

Barboursville, VA $41,210

Batesville, VA $40,953

Covesville, VA $40,599

Crozet, VA $40,972

Dyke, VA $40,952

Ruby, VA $44,566

Grain Handler Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Grain Handler roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 70% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 40% above the average. In contrast, Grain Handler positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Grain Handler as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Grain Handler

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Pharmaceuticals	$61,159	$29.0	40%
Biotechnology	$56,791	$27.0	30%
Software & Networking	$54,606	$26.0	25%
Financial Services	$52,422	$25.0	20%
Internet	$50,238	$24.0	15%

Grain Handler Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Grain Handler's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$40,604

Average $43,685/year

$48,141

$3,384

Average $3,640/month

$4,012

$781

Average $840/week

$926

$20

Average $21/hour

$23

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$48,141	$4,012	$926	$23
Average	$43,685	$3,640	$840	$21
25th Percentile	$40,604	$3,384	$781	$20

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