How much does an agricultural inspector make in Iowa?
$49,600a year
Median yearly pay for agricultural inspectors in Iowa. That is $23.85 an hour or $4,133 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.85
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,590Median: $49,600Highest 10%: $78,890
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,590 | $21.92 | |
| 25th | $48,160 | $23.15 | |
| Median | $49,600 | $23.85 | |
| 75th | $61,610 | $29.62 | |
| 90th | $78,890 | $37.93 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $58,480 |
| Des Moines, IA | $57,080 |
| Omaha, NE | $52,120 |
| Sioux City, IA | $49,490 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for agricultural inspectors.
| 22. Colorado | $50,430 |
| 23. South Carolina | $49,940 |
| 24. Texas | $49,940 |
| 25. Iowa | $49,600 |
| 26. Idaho | $48,650 |
| 27. Indiana | $48,560 |
| 28. Tennessee | $47,840 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an agricultural inspector make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $23.85 ($49,600 a year).
Do agricultural inspectors make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $49,600 against $49,940 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Iowa rank for agricultural inspector pay?
Iowa ranks 25 of 43 states.
Which city in Iowa pays agricultural inspectors the most?
Cedar Rapids, IA, with a median of $58,480 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.