Median Salary
$49,940
per year, national
Hourly Rate
$24.01
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
Top 10% Earn
$79,580
entry level starts ~$37,020
Pay Grade
C+
modest pay · 14,000 employed
How much does an Agricultural Inspector make?
An Agricultural Inspector earns a median annual salary of $49,940 in the United States, which works out to roughly $24.01 per hour for full-time work. Most Agricultural Inspectors earn between $37,020 at the entry level and $79,580 at the senior end, with the middle 50% taking home between $42,330 and $64,500 a year.
That is $11,450 less than the median across all occupations in BLS data ($61,390).
Agricultural Inspector salary range by percentile
Half of all Agricultural Inspectors earn between $42,330 and $64,500 a year.
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
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| 10th percentile (entry level) | $37,020 | $17.80 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $42,330 | $20.35 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $49,940 | $24.01 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $64,500 | $31.01 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $79,580 | $38.26 |
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Highest-paying states for Agricultural Inspector
Where you work matters more than almost anything else. Minnesota leads the country for Agricultural Inspector pay at $77,150 a year, followed by New York ($73,920) and Ohio ($69,280). At the other end, Wyoming posts the lowest median at $36,670 — a gap of $40,480 for the same job, driven by local demand, industry mix, and cost of living.
Agricultural Inspector salary in every state
Official BLS state-level figures across 43 states and territories. Click a state for the full local breakdown.
Minnesota $77,150New York $73,920Ohio $69,280Michigan $65,730Vermont $63,630Louisiana $63,130Washington $62,880Illinois $62,000Hawaii $60,650Maryland $58,160North Dakota $57,590Pennsylvania $55,650Nebraska $55,090Utah $53,930Wisconsin $53,640California $53,620Oklahoma $53,060Oregon $53,060New Mexico $52,450Kansas $51,630Delaware $51,590Colorado $50,430South Carolina $49,940Texas $49,940Iowa $49,600Idaho $48,650Indiana $48,560Tennessee $47,840North Carolina $47,760Virginia $47,380Kentucky $46,640Massachusetts $46,510Missouri $46,220Arizona $45,700Florida $43,990Arkansas $42,060Maine $41,760New Jersey $41,520Georgia $41,460Mississippi $39,960Alabama $39,300Nevada $39,270Wyoming $36,670
Workforce and education
About 14,000 people work as Agricultural Inspectors in the United States. The mean (average) wage is $54,910 — above the median, which means high earners pull the average up. On qualifications: no college degree is required — most training happens on the job, per O*NET occupation data.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an Agricultural Inspector make in the United States?
The median Agricultural Inspector salary in the United States is $49,940 per year, or about $24.01 per hour, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates. Entry-level pay (10th percentile) starts around $37,020, while the top 10% of earners make $79,580 or more.
How does Agricultural Inspector pay compare to other jobs?
With a pay grade of C+ (modest pay), the Agricultural Inspector median of $49,940 is below the national median across all occupations tracked in BLS data ($61,390).
Which state pays Agricultural Inspectors the most?
Minnesota is the highest-paying state for Agricultural Inspectors, with a median salary of $77,150 per year, based on official state-level BLS wage estimates.
How long does it take to become an Agricultural Inspector?
Becoming an Agricultural Inspector typically requires no formal schooling beyond basic training. No college degree is required — most training happens on the job.
How many Agricultural Inspectors work in the United States?
About 14,000 people were employed as Agricultural Inspectors in the United States in the latest BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). Percentiles, employment, and state figures are official BLS estimates; hourly figures assume 2,080 hours/year. Individual pay varies by employer, experience, and location.