The average salary for a agricultural inspector in the United States is $52,170, but the range typically falls between $39,640 and $60,690. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $25.08, with a range between $19.06 and $29.18.
There are approximately 12,660 people employed as a agricultural inspector in the United States. With California, Georgia, Washington employing the highest number of agricultural inspectors.The state with the best pay for a agricultural inspector is New York, with an average annual salary of $68,500, while Wyoming has the lowest average annual salary of $32,630.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $35,360 | $17 |
| 25th Percentile | $39,640 | $19.06 |
| Median | $48,010 | $23.08 |
| 75th Percentile | $60,690 | $29.18 |
| 90th Percentile | $75,270 | $36.19 |
The salary of a agricultural inspector can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a agricultural inspector in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for agricultural inspectors are New York, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Vermont while the worst states are Wyoming, Florida, Mississippi, Georgia, Washington.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $35,360 | $44,930 | $55,780 |
| Arkansas | $35,010 | $44,960 | $62,980 |
| California | $37,380 | $57,150 | $91,790 |
| Colorado | $41,750 | $57,600 | $81,290 |
| Delaware | $39,540 | $53,960 | $70,720 |
| Florida | $27,180 | $38,610 | $57,120 |
| Georgia | $32,330 | $44,720 | $62,820 |
| Hawaii | $44,490 | $62,190 | $77,080 |
| Idaho | $37,210 | $47,540 | $59,400 |
| Illinois | $47,890 | $66,610 | $86,380 |
| Indiana | $32,400 | $47,410 | $64,730 |
| Iowa | $38,490 | $53,320 | $72,340 |
| Kansas | $39,810 | $50,550 | $64,730 |
| Kentucky | $32,200 | $50,340 | $77,090 |
| Louisiana | $46,700 | $57,700 | $76,000 |
| Maine | $41,120 | $51,200 | $60,880 |
| Maryland | $36,260 | $53,540 | $69,990 |
| Michigan | $37,690 | $67,720 | $89,090 |
| Minnesota | $46,080 | $63,550 | $85,780 |
| Mississippi | $28,540 | $42,750 | $63,290 |
| Missouri | $38,950 | $46,230 | $59,620 |
| Montana | $37,270 | $48,530 | $60,120 |
| Nebraska | $36,740 | $48,170 | $61,210 |
| New Jersey | $43,950 | $56,780 | $75,040 |
| New Mexico | $31,590 | $45,630 | $54,140 |
| New York | $41,500 | $68,500 | $94,830 |
| North Carolina | $37,290 | $46,390 | $60,690 |
| North Dakota | $42,070 | $64,550 | $129,570 |
| Ohio | $33,840 | $59,000 | $73,510 |
| Oklahoma | $36,710 | $45,800 | $60,400 |
| Oregon | $38,600 | $50,250 | $71,470 |
| Pennsylvania | $44,760 | $60,090 | $76,750 |
| South Carolina | $34,820 | $48,860 | $60,690 |
| Tennessee | $37,210 | $47,300 | $62,980 |
| Texas | $36,020 | $50,860 | $72,720 |
| Utah | $33,260 | $45,870 | $61,170 |
| Vermont | $51,850 | $64,720 | $79,270 |
| Virginia | $37,400 | $49,780 | $60,990 |
| Washington | $37,680 | $48,280 | $67,540 |
| Wisconsin | $46,700 | $55,600 | $65,310 |
| Wyoming | $26,430 | $32,630 | $36,610 |
Even between cities, the salary of a agricultural inspector can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for agricultural inspectors is East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area, ND with an average salary of $87,450.The city with the lowest average salary for agricultural inspectors is Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area, WY with an average salary of $29,830.
Areas with highest average salaries for agricultural inspectors
Areas with lowest average salaries for agricultural inspectors
The number of agricultural inspectors in the United States has been decreasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of agricultural inspectors has decreased by -790. On average, the number of agricultural inspectors has been increasing by -1.5% each year. The salary of agricultural inspectors has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of agricultural inspectors has increased by $3,550. On average, the salary of agricultural inspectors has been increasing by 1.8% each year.
Agricultural Inspectors are part of the farming, fishing, and forestry occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for agricultural inspectors compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all farming, fishing, and forestry occupations jobs here.
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