How much does an agricultural inspector make in California?
$53,620a year
Median yearly pay for agricultural inspectors in California. That is $25.78 an hour or $4,468 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.78
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 2,340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,150Median: $53,620Highest 10%: $93,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,150 | $18.34 | |
| 25th | $41,980 | $20.18 | |
| Median | $53,620 | $25.78 | |
| 75th | $77,550 | $37.28 | |
| 90th | $93,100 | $44.76 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $93,840 |
| Modesto, CA | $78,310 |
| San Diego, CA | $77,550 |
| San Francisco, CA | $70,860 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $63,490 |
| Stockton, CA | $62,440 |
| Oxnard, CA | $60,590 |
| Visalia, CA | $57,540 |
| Fresno, CA | $56,890 |
| El Centro, CA | $55,690 |
| Riverside, CA | $49,930 |
| Sacramento, CA | $44,450 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $41,160 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for agricultural inspectors.
| 13. Nebraska | $55,090 |
| 14. Utah | $53,930 |
| 15. Wisconsin | $53,640 |
| 16. California | $53,620 |
| 17. Oklahoma | $53,060 |
| 18. Oregon | $53,060 |
| 19. New Mexico | $52,450 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an agricultural inspector make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $25.78 ($53,620 a year).
Do agricultural inspectors make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $53,620 against $49,940 nationally, 7% more.
Where does California rank for agricultural inspector pay?
California ranks 16 of 43 states.
Which city in California pays agricultural inspectors the most?
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA, with a median of $93,840 a year.
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.