The average salary for an agricultural inspector in the United States is around $10,818 per year.
Avg Salary
Agricultural inspectors earn an average yearly salary of $10,818.
Wages typically start from $7,968 and go up to $14,688.
83% below national average Updated in 2023
Agricultural inspector earnings by seniority
Top-level agricultural inspector earnings begin at:
$7.06 per hour
$14,688 per year
Senior-level agricultural inspector earnings begin at:
$6.11 per hour
$12,707 per year
Mid-level agricultural inspector earnings begin at:
$5.20 per hour
$10,818 per year
Junior-level agricultural inspector earnings begin at:
$4.43 per hour
$9,210 per year
Starting level agricultural inspector earnings begin at:
$3.83 per hour
$7,968 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Agricultural inspector salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Connecticut | $76,950 |
| New York | $63,920 |
| New Jersey | $61,830 |
| Ohio | $61,020 |
| Vermont | $61,020 |
| Pennsylvania | $54,620 |
| Michigan | $53,720 |
| Minnesota | $53,480 |
| Hawaii | $52,950 |
| Louisiana | $52,420 |
| Washington | $51,420 |
| Illinois | $50,960 |
| Maine | $50,960 |
| Delaware | $50,540 |
| Wisconsin | $50,150 |
| Kentucky | $48,690 |
| Massachusetts | $48,530 |
| Maryland | $48,070 |
| California | $48,050 |
| Colorado | $47,880 |
| North Dakota | $47,560 |
| Iowa | $46,660 |
| Oregon | $46,610 |
| Tennessee | $46,390 |
| North Carolina | $45,140 |
| Nebraska | $43,680 |
| Puerto Rico | $43,680 |
| South Carolina | $43,680 |
| Texas | $43,680 |
| Indiana | $40,400 |
| Alabama | $40,040 |
| Utah | $39,350 |
| Missouri | $38,750 |
| New Mexico | $38,380 |
| Virginia | $38,250 |
| Arkansas | $38,240 |
| Arizona | $38,240 |
| Idaho | $38,240 |
| Kansas | $38,240 |
| Montana | $38,240 |
| Oklahoma | $37,750 |
| Florida | $36,360 |
| Mississippi | $36,160 |
| West Virginia | $35,100 |
| Georgia | $34,780 |
| South Dakota | $33,280 |
| Wyoming | $30,740 |
| Nevada | $29,110 |
How do agricultural inspector salaries compare to similar careers?
Agricultural inspectors earn 47% less than similar careers in the United States. On average, they make less than certified crop advisors but more than agricultural workers.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Certified crop advisor salary | $60K |
| Farm manager salary | $38K |
| Rancher salary | $10K |
| Soil and plant scientist salary | $17K |
| Farmer salary | $6K |
| Agricultural inspector salary | $11K |
| Farm equipment mechanic salary | $9K |
| Grain elevator worker salary | $7K |
| Agricultural worker salary | $6K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)