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Agricultural Inspectors

Inspect agricultural commodities, processing equipment, and facilities, and fish and logging operations, to ensure compliance with regulations and laws governing health, quality, and safety.

National Median

$50,990

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$50,990

Entry Level (10th pct)

$37,440

Experienced (90th pct)

$80,240

Total Employed

12,090

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$37,440 - $42,740
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$42,740 - $64,960
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$64,960 - $80,240

Highest Paying Locations for Agricultural Inspectors

San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

$99,680

+95.5% vs national

San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

$94,380

+85.1% vs national

San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

$90,170

+76.8% vs national

Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

$81,700

+60.2% vs national

Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI

$81,120

+59.1% vs national

Agricultural Inspectors Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$99,680	40
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA	$94,380	30
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA	$90,170	80
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY	$81,700	40
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI	$81,120	40
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$79,250	150
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI	$78,640	130
Michigan	$72,300	240
New York	$71,710	290
Stockton-Lodi, CA	$71,180	30
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ	$70,430	150
Modesto, CA	$69,910	50
Minnesota	$68,330	220
Columbus, OH	$68,080	40
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI	$67,140	50
Ohio	$65,750	230
West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area	$65,290	50
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA	$64,870	70
Delaware	$64,730	60
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX	$64,630	30
New Orleans-Metairie, LA	$63,960	90
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA	$63,490	560
West Delta Mississippi nonmetropolitan area	$63,100	40
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA	$62,900	40
Washington	$62,560	620
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX	$61,370	70
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV	$61,280	40
Vermont	$61,080	60
Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA	$61,050	60
Yakima, WA	$61,050	110
Kennewick-Richland, WA	$61,050	40
Hawaii	$60,900	70
North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous)	$60,580	40
Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area	$60,180	60
Louisiana	$60,170	210
Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area	$60,010	30
New Jersey	$59,510	90
Visalia, CA	$57,880	90
Pittsburgh, PA	$57,620	40
Fresno, CA	$57,350	240
Maryland	$57,200	200
Montgomery, AL	$57,180	40
Colorado	$56,310	100
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD	$55,970	190
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD	$55,910	140
North Dakota	$55,840	120
Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area	$55,560	50
Longview-Kelso, WA	$55,210	40
Oklahoma City, OK	$55,000	140
Bismarck, ND	$54,910	60

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Agricultural Inspectors?

The national median annual salary for Agricultural Inspectors is $50,990, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Agricultural Inspectorss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Agricultural Inspectorss is San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median salary of $99,680.

How much can an experienced Agricultural Inspectors make?

Top-earning Agricultural Inspectorss (90th percentile) make $80,240 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.