How much does an agricultural inspector make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $24.01 an hour or $4,162 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.01
- Average (mean)
- $54,910
- Jobs
- 14,410
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,020 | $17.80 | |
| 25th | $42,330 | $20.35 | |
| Median | $49,940 | $24.01 | |
| 75th | $64,500 | $31.01 | |
| 90th | $79,580 | $38.26 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Minnesota | $77,150 |
| New York | $73,920 |
| Ohio | $69,280 |
| Michigan | $65,730 |
| Vermont | $63,630 |
| Louisiana | $63,130 |
| Washington | $62,880 |
| Illinois | $62,000 |
| Hawaii | $60,650 |
| Maryland | $58,160 |
| North Dakota | $57,590 |
| Pennsylvania | $55,650 |
| Nebraska | $55,090 |
| Utah | $53,930 |
| Wisconsin | $53,640 |
| California | $53,620 |
| Oklahoma | $53,060 |
| Oregon | $53,060 |
| New Mexico | $52,450 |
| Kansas | $51,630 |
| Delaware | $51,590 |
| Colorado | $50,430 |
| South Carolina | $49,940 |
| Texas | $49,940 |
| Iowa | $49,600 |
| Idaho | $48,650 |
| Indiana | $48,560 |
| Tennessee | $47,840 |
| North Carolina | $47,760 |
| Virginia | $47,380 |
| Kentucky | $46,640 |
| Massachusetts | $46,510 |
| Missouri | $46,220 |
| Arizona | $45,700 |
| Florida | $43,990 |
| Arkansas | $42,060 |
| Maine | $41,760 |
| New Jersey | $41,520 |
| Georgia | $41,460 |
| Mississippi | $39,960 |
| Alabama | $39,300 |
| Nevada | $39,270 |
| Wyoming | $36,670 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $93,840 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $84,910 |
| Detroit, MI | $83,120 |
| Albany, NY | $82,640 |
| Houston, TX | $82,200 |
| New York, NY | $79,210 |
| Modesto, CA | $78,310 |
| San Diego, CA | $77,550 |
| San Francisco, CA | $70,860 |
| Columbus, OH | $70,140 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $69,710 |
| New Orleans, LA | $67,200 |
| Portland, OR | $65,520 |
| Seattle, WA | $64,960 |
| Chicago, IL | $64,790 |
In other countries
Agricultural Inspector belongs to the international group "Environmental and occupational health inspectors and associates".
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- Animal Breeder$51,130
- Grader and Sorter$35,730
- Agricultural Equipment Operator$41,730
- Farmworker and Laborer$35,660
- Farmworker$36,670
- Agricultural Worker$39,850
Frequently asked questions
How much does an agricultural inspector make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $24.01 ($49,940 a year).
How much does an agricultural inspector make a month?
About $4,162 a month before tax, based on a median of $49,940 a year.
How much does an agricultural inspector make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,020 or less a year ($17.80 an hour); the top 10% make $79,580 or more.
Which state pays agricultural inspectors the most?
Minnesota, with a median of $77,150 a year, followed by New York ($73,920) and Ohio ($69,280).
Which city pays agricultural inspectors the most?
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA, with a median of $93,840 a year.
How many agricultural inspectors are there in the United States?
About 14,410 people work as agricultural inspectors.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.