Agricultural Inspectors
Occupation
$50,990
National Median Salary
$24.51
Median Hourly Wage
12,090
Total Employment
Salary Distribution
10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile
Salary Trend (2014-2024)
+18.3%
10 Year Change
$43,090
2014 Median
$50,990
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries
Industry Wage Growth
Best Paying States
Fastest Growing States
Where This Career Pays Above Average
Top Paying Industries for Agricultural Inspectors
| Industry | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative and Support Services | $90,340 | 110 |
| Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $74,170 | 950 |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4244 and 4248 only) | $66,190 | 500 |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods | $65,290 | 550 |
| Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | $60,420 | 2,700 |
Top Paying States for Agricultural Inspectors
| State | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | $72,300 | 240 |
| New York | $71,710 | 290 |
| Minnesota | $68,330 | 220 |
| Ohio | $65,750 | 230 |
| Delaware | $64,730 | 60 |
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Administrative and Support Services
Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4244 and 4248 only)
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation)
Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation)
Educational Services
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
Warehousing and Storage
Sugar and Confectionery Product Manufacturing
State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
Grain and Oilseed Milling
