How much does an agricultural inspector make in Illinois?
$62,000a year
Median yearly pay for agricultural inspectors in Illinois. That is $29.81 an hour or $5,167 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.81
- Vs. national median
- +24%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,130Median: $62,000Highest 10%: $93,590
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,130 | $21.22 | |
| 25th | $48,510 | $23.32 | |
| Median | $62,000 | $29.81 | |
| 75th | $75,130 | $36.12 | |
| 90th | $93,590 | $45.00 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $64,790 |
| St. Louis, MO | $54,500 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for agricultural inspectors.
| 5. Vermont | $63,630 |
| 6. Louisiana | $63,130 |
| 7. Washington | $62,880 |
| 8. Illinois | $62,000 |
| 9. Hawaii | $60,650 |
| 10. Maryland | $58,160 |
| 11. North Dakota | $57,590 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an agricultural inspector make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $29.81 ($62,000 a year).
Do agricultural inspectors make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $62,000 against $49,940 nationally, 24% more.
Where does Illinois rank for agricultural inspector pay?
Illinois ranks 8 of 43 states.
Which city in Illinois pays agricultural inspectors the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $64,790 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.