Agricultural Inspectors Salary in the United States
As of May 2025, the median annual wage for agricultural inspectors in the United States was $49,940 ($24.01 per hour), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES survey.
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | 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 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 45-2011
- Total U.S. employment: 14,410
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
How to interpret these figures
Pay spans a wide range: workers at the 10th percentile earn about $37,020, while those at the 90th percentile earn about $79,580 — a 2.1x gap between entry-level and top earners.
At $24.01 per hour, a full-time schedule (2,080 hours per year) works out to roughly $49,941 — in line with the reported median annual wage of $49,940.
Agricultural Inspectors Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $39,300 | $18.90 | -21.3% | 290 |
| Arizona | $45,700 | $21.97 | -8.5% | 160 |
| Arkansas | $42,060 | $20.22 | -15.8% | 410 |
| California | $53,620 | $25.78 | +7.4% | 2,340 |
| Colorado | $50,430 | $24.25 | +1.0% | 280 |
| Delaware | $51,590 | $24.80 | +3.3% | 90 |
| Florida | $43,990 | $21.15 | -11.9% | 520 |
| Georgia | $41,460 | $19.93 | -17.0% | 1,390 |
| Hawaii | $60,650 | $29.16 | +21.4% | 90 |
| Idaho | $48,650 | $23.39 | -2.6% | 280 |
| Illinois | $62,000 | $29.81 | +24.1% | 470 |
| Indiana | $48,560 | $23.35 | -2.8% | 480 |
| Iowa | $49,600 | $23.85 | -0.7% | 560 |
| Kansas | $51,630 | $24.82 | +3.4% | 190 |
| Kentucky | $46,640 | $22.42 | -6.6% | 270 |
| Louisiana | $63,130 | $30.35 | +26.4% | 150 |
| Maine | $41,760 | $20.08 | -16.4% | 110 |
| Maryland | $58,160 | $27.96 | +16.5% | 150 |
| Massachusetts | $46,510 | $22.36 | -6.9% | 70 |
| Michigan | $65,730 | $31.60 | +31.6% | 320 |
| Minnesota | $77,150 | $37.09 | +54.5% | 180 |
| Mississippi | $39,960 | $19.21 | -20.0% | 190 |
| Missouri | $46,220 | $22.22 | -7.4% | 450 |
| Nebraska | $55,090 | $26.49 | +10.3% | 370 |
| Nevada | $39,270 | $18.88 | -21.4% | 50 |
| New Jersey | $41,520 | $19.96 | -16.9% | 60 |
| New Mexico | $52,450 | $25.21 | +5.0% | 170 |
| New York | $73,920 | $35.54 | +48.0% | 340 |
| North Carolina | $47,760 | $22.96 | -4.4% | 290 |
| North Dakota | $57,590 | $27.69 | +15.3% | 80 |
| Ohio | $69,280 | $33.31 | +38.7% | 210 |
| Oklahoma | $53,060 | $25.51 | +6.2% | 170 |
| Oregon | $53,060 | $25.51 | +6.2% | 110 |
| Pennsylvania | $55,650 | $26.76 | +11.4% | 520 |
| South Carolina | $49,940 | $24.01 | 0.0% | 90 |
| Tennessee | $47,840 | $23.00 | -4.2% | 410 |
| Texas | $49,940 | $24.01 | 0.0% | 590 |
| Utah | $53,930 | $25.93 | +8.0% | 120 |
| Vermont | $63,630 | $30.59 | +27.4% | 60 |
| Virginia | $47,380 | $22.78 | -5.1% | 380 |
| Washington | $62,880 | $30.23 | +25.9% | 450 |
| Wisconsin | $53,640 | $25.79 | +7.4% | 220 |
| Wyoming | $36,670 | $17.63 | -26.6% | 150 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025
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- Driver/Sales Workers — $38,770/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for agricultural inspectors?
The median annual wage for agricultural inspectors is $49,940 ($24.01 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2025.
Which state pays agricultural inspectors the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many agricultural inspectors are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 14,410 agricultural inspectors employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do agricultural inspectors make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $24.01. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.