Agricultural Inspectors Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for agricultural inspectors is $49,940, or $24.01 per hour. About 14,410 people work in this occupation nationwide. Wages vary substantially by state — from $77,150 in Minnesota to $36,670 in Wyoming.
Wage distribution nationwide
Earnings spread across all U.S. workers in this occupation.
Salary by state
All 43 states with published data, ranked by median annual wage.
| # | State | Median annual | Median hourly | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnesota | $77,150 | $37.09 | 180 | 0.67 |
| 2 | New York | $73,920 | $35.54 | 340 | 0.38 |
| 3 | Ohio | $69,280 | $33.31 | 210 | 0.41 |
| 4 | Michigan | $65,730 | $31.60 | 320 | 0.79 |
| 5 | Vermont | $63,630 | $30.59 | 60 | 2.20 |
| 6 | Louisiana | $63,130 | $30.35 | 150 | 0.85 |
| 7 | Washington | $62,880 | $30.23 | 450 | 1.36 |
| 8 | Illinois | $62,000 | $29.81 | 470 | 0.83 |
| 9 | Hawaii | $60,650 | $29.16 | 90 | 1.53 |
| 10 | Maryland | $58,160 | $27.96 | 150 | 0.60 |
| 11 | North Dakota | $57,590 | $27.69 | 80 | 2.02 |
| 12 | Pennsylvania | $55,650 | $26.76 | 520 | 0.92 |
| 13 | Nebraska | $55,090 | $26.49 | 370 | 3.91 |
| 14 | Utah | $53,930 | $25.93 | 120 | 0.76 |
| 15 | Wisconsin | $53,640 | $25.79 | 220 | 0.79 |
| 16 | California | $53,620 | $25.78 | 2,340 | 1.39 |
| 17 | Oregon | $53,060 | $25.51 | 110 | 0.59 |
| 18 | Oklahoma | $53,060 | $25.51 | 170 | 1.05 |
| 19 | New Mexico | $52,450 | $25.21 | 170 | 2.15 |
| 20 | Kansas | $51,630 | $24.82 | 190 | 1.39 |
| 21 | Delaware | $51,590 | $24.80 | 90 | 1.90 |
| 22 | Colorado | $50,430 | $24.25 | 280 | 1.06 |
| 23 | Texas | $49,940 | $24.01 | 590 | 0.45 |
| 24 | South Carolina | $49,940 | $24.01 | 90 | 0.44 |
| 25 | Iowa | $49,600 | $23.85 | 560 | 3.87 |
| 26 | Idaho | $48,650 | $23.39 | 280 | 3.57 |
| 27 | Indiana | $48,560 | $23.35 | 480 | 1.63 |
| 28 | Tennessee | $47,840 | $23.00 | 410 | 1.33 |
| 29 | North Carolina | $47,760 | $22.96 | 290 | 0.64 |
| 30 | Virginia | $47,380 | $22.78 | 380 | 0.99 |
| 31 | Kentucky | $46,640 | $22.42 | 270 | 1.48 |
| 32 | Massachusetts | $46,510 | $22.36 | 70 | 0.20 |
| 33 | Missouri | $46,220 | $22.22 | 450 | 1.66 |
| 34 | Arizona | $45,700 | $21.97 | 160 | 0.52 |
| 35 | Florida | $43,990 | $21.15 | 520 | 0.57 |
| 36 | Arkansas | $42,060 | $20.22 | 410 | 3.37 |
| 37 | Maine | $41,760 | $20.08 | 110 | 1.77 |
| 38 | New Jersey | $41,520 | $19.96 | 60 | 0.16 |
| 39 | Georgia | $41,460 | $19.93 | 1,390 | 3.06 |
| 40 | Mississippi | $39,960 | $19.21 | 190 | 1.79 |
| 41 | Alabama | $39,300 | $18.90 | 290 | 1.49 |
| 42 | Nevada | $39,270 | $18.88 | 50 | 0.36 |
| 43 | Wyoming | $36,670 | $17.63 | 150 | 5.57 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do agricultural inspectors make?
The median annual wage for agricultural inspectors in the United States is $49,940, or $24.01 per hour. Entry-level workers (10th percentile) earn $37,020, and the top 10% earn $79,580.
How many agricultural inspectors are employed in the U.S.?
About 14,410 people work as agricultural inspectors nationwide.
Which state pays agricultural inspectors the most?
Minnesota pays the most at a median of $77,150, followed by New York ($73,920) and Ohio ($69,280).
Which state pays agricultural inspectors the least?
Wyoming has the lowest median at $36,670.
Where are agricultural inspectors jobs most concentrated?
The location quotient measures employment concentration relative to the national average. The highest is Wyoming at 5.57×.