Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
- 10th Percentile — Entry Level$37,020
- 25th Percentile — Junior$42,330
- 50th Percentile — Median$49,940
- 75th Percentile — Senior$64,500
- 90th Percentile — Top Earners$79,580
The top 10% of Agricultural Inspectors earn $79,580 or more per year. Entry-level professionals can expect to start around $37,020, with significant growth over the first 5 years.
Salary by State
Geographic salary comparison
| State | Avg Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia (est.) | $83,463 | +52.0% |
| Minnesota | $75,380 | +37.3% |
| New York | $72,980 | +32.9% |
| Alaska (est.) | $72,481 | +32.0% |
| Michigan | $70,600 | +28.6% |
| Vermont | $67,050 | +22.1% |
| Connecticut (est.) | $66,990 | +22.0% |
| Ohio | $66,520 | +21.1% |
| Louisiana | $64,510 | +17.5% |
| Illinois | $64,360 | +17.2% |
| Rhode Island (est.) | $63,146 | +15.0% |
| Washington | $62,740 | +14.3% |
| New Hampshire (est.) | $62,597 | +14.0% |
| Hawaii | $62,110 | +13.1% |
| North Dakota | $61,780 | +12.5% |
| California | $60,610 | +10.4% |
| Maryland | $59,960 | +9.2% |
| Delaware | $59,570 | +8.5% |
| Pennsylvania | $59,560 | +8.5% |
| Massachusetts | $58,920 | +7.3% |
| Texas | $57,610 | +4.9% |
| Iowa | $56,410 | +2.7% |
| Colorado | $56,080 | +2.1% |
| Wisconsin | $55,380 | +0.9% |
| Kansas | $54,570 | -0.6% |
| Oregon | $54,350 | -1.0% |
| New Mexico | $53,930 | -1.8% |
| Utah | $53,690 | -2.2% |
| Nebraska | $53,490 | -2.6% |
| New Jersey | $53,160 | -3.2% |
| South Carolina | $52,630 | -4.2% |
| Montana (est.) | $52,164 | -5.0% |
| Indiana | $52,150 | -5.0% |
| Oklahoma | $52,000 | -5.3% |
| Kentucky | $51,190 | -6.8% |
| Virginia | $51,130 | -6.9% |
| North Carolina | $49,920 | -9.1% |
| Nevada | $49,880 | -9.2% |
| Tennessee | $49,440 | -10.0% |
| Idaho | $49,120 | -10.5% |
| Missouri | $48,540 | -11.6% |
| South Dakota (est.) | $47,772 | -13.0% |
| Maine | $47,320 | -13.8% |
| Arizona | $46,710 | -14.9% |
| Florida | $46,110 | -16.0% |
| Alabama | $44,960 | -18.1% |
| Arkansas | $43,440 | -20.9% |
| Georgia | $43,310 | -21.1% |
| West Virginia (est.) | $42,830 | -22.0% |
| Mississippi | $40,740 | -25.8% |
| Wyoming | $40,000 | -27.2% |
What Factors Affect Agricultural Inspectors Salary?
Key factors affecting compensation
Pay for Agricultural Inspectors is influenced by geographic location, years of experience, employer type, and educational background. Location alone is a large factor: Minnesota pays an average of $75,380, while Wyoming pays $40,000 — a gap of $35,380 per year.
The middle half of Agricultural Inspectors earn between $42,330 and $64,500 per year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,020, while the top 10% earn more than $79,580.
These figures are the wages employers report to BLS: base pay plus commissions, production bonuses and tips. They exclude overtime pay, shift differentials, year-end bonuses, benefits and self-employed workers, so total compensation can be higher than the numbers shown.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this salary
What is the average salary for Agricultural Inspectors?
The average salary for Agricultural Inspectors in the United States is $54,910 per year, with a median of $49,940.
What is the starting salary for Agricultural Inspectors?
Entry-level Agricultural Inspectors typically earn between $37,020 and $42,330 per year depending on location and employer.
What state pays Agricultural Inspectors the most?
Minnesota pays Agricultural Inspectors the most at $75,380 per year on average, followed by New York ($72,980) and Michigan ($70,600).
How much do Agricultural Inspectors make per hour?
Based on the average annual salary of $54,910, Agricultural Inspectors earn approximately $26.4 per hour (based on 2,080 working hours/year).
Is Agricultural Inspectors a good career in 2026?
BLS counts 14,410 Agricultural Inspectors jobs in the United States, with a mean annual wage of $54,910 and a median of $49,940 (OEWS May 2025). This site does not publish job-growth projections; the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook covers the outlook for each occupation.
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