Agricultural Inspector Salary
Agricultural Inspectors earn a median $49,940 a year nationally. Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations
U.S. median
$49,940
$24.01 per hour
Range
$37,020 – $79,580
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
14,410
across the U.S.
Agricultural Inspector take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$42,307
per year · effective tax rate 15.3%
$3,526Monthly
$1,763Twice a month
$1,627Every 2 weeks
$20.34Hourly
- Federal income tax$3,813
- Social Security (6.2%)$3,096
- Medicare (1.45%)$724
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$42,307
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $37,020 | $17.80 | $31,926 |
| 25th percentile | $42,330 | $20.35 | $36,192 |
| Median (50th) | $49,940 | $24.01 | $42,307 |
| 75th percentile | $64,500 | $31.01 | $54,006 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $79,580 | $38.26 | $64,815 |
Best cities for agricultural inspectors (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Angeles, CA | $63,490 | $50,502 | $44,469 | 660 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Los Angeles, CA — $63,490
Agricultural Inspector salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | $77,150 | $59,382 | $53,290 – $97,860 | 180 |
| New York | $73,920 | $57,438 | $44,030 – $95,570 | 340 |
| Ohio | $69,280 | $56,446 | $51,810 – $79,440 | 210 |
| Michigan | $65,730 | $52,451 | $49,460 – $92,600 | 320 |
| Vermont | $63,630 | $51,567 | $54,660 – $87,070 | 60 |
| Louisiana | $63,130 | $51,397 | $49,940 – $83,780 | 150 |
| Washington | $62,880 | $52,704 | $46,740 – $80,640 | 450 |
| Illinois | $62,000 | $49,073 | $44,130 – $93,590 | 470 |
| Hawaii | $60,650 | $47,833 | $41,970 – $83,050 | 90 |
| Maryland | $58,160 | $46,513 | $40,200 – $78,860 | 150 |
| North Dakota | $57,590 | $48,454 | $39,630 – $73,600 | 80 |
| Pennsylvania | $55,650 | $45,186 | $45,620 – $80,480 | 520 |
| Nebraska | $55,090 | $44,818 | $40,880 – $64,940 | 370 |
| Utah | $53,930 | $44,052 | $41,290 – $67,200 | 120 |
| Wisconsin | $53,640 | $43,701 | $42,900 – $68,160 | 220 |
| California | $53,620 | $43,300 | $38,150 – $93,100 | 2,340 |
| Oklahoma | $53,060 | $42,972 | $38,910 – $70,820 | 170 |
| Oregon | $53,060 | $41,001 | $43,450 – $68,040 | 110 |
| New Mexico | $52,450 | $43,024 | $36,820 – $66,870 | 170 |
| Kansas | $51,630 | $41,583 | $37,600 – $75,360 | 190 |
| Delaware | $51,590 | $41,446 | $43,080 – $82,930 | 90 |
| Colorado | $50,430 | $41,190 | $45,250 – $73,340 | 280 |
| South Carolina | $49,940 | $40,467 | $37,110 – $67,200 | 90 |
| Texas | $49,940 | $42,307 | $40,330 – $83,150 | 590 |
| Iowa | $49,600 | $40,801 | $45,590 – $78,890 | 560 |
| Idaho | $48,650 | $39,800 | $34,990 – $64,770 | 280 |
| Indiana | $48,560 | $39,795 | $34,110 – $74,740 | 480 |
| Tennessee | $47,840 | $40,619 | $40,580 – $61,110 | 410 |
| North Carolina | $47,760 | $39,158 | $34,250 – $68,700 | 290 |
| Virginia | $47,380 | $38,340 | $41,640 – $64,360 | 380 |
| Kentucky | $46,640 | $38,140 | $36,480 – $67,200 | 270 |
| Massachusetts | $46,510 | $37,445 | $38,890 – $89,960 | 70 |
| Missouri | $46,220 | $38,083 | $37,960 – $61,110 | 450 |
| Arizona | $45,700 | $37,966 | $37,440 – $55,780 | 160 |
| Florida | $43,990 | $37,526 | $35,360 – $63,270 | 520 |
| Arkansas | $42,060 | $34,548 | $37,490 – $48,810 | 410 |
| Maine | $41,760 | $34,097 | $37,610 – $66,480 | 110 |
| New Jersey | $41,520 | $34,795 | $35,630 – $79,210 | 60 |
| Georgia | $41,460 | $33,964 | $31,050 – $58,160 | 1,390 |
| Mississippi | $39,960 | $33,421 | $29,870 – $45,600 | 190 |
| Alabama | $39,300 | $32,058 | $31,450 – $67,340 | 290 |
| Nevada | $39,270 | $33,733 | $39,270 – $79,750 | 50 |
| Wyoming | $36,670 | $31,644 | $31,190 – $60,910 | 150 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a agricultural inspector make?
The national median salary for agricultural inspectors is $49,940 a year ($24.01 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,020 and the top 10% earn over $79,580. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays agricultural inspectors the most?
Minnesota has the highest median pay at $77,150. After taxes and local prices, Los Angeles, CA offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many agricultural inspectors are there in the U.S.?
About 14,410 people work as agricultural inspectors nationwide.