Agriculture Inspector Salary
Updated August 22, 2022
Average Agriculture Inspector Salary
$45,614yearly
$21.93 hourly
Entry level Salary
$28,000 yearly$28,000
10 %
$45,614
Median
$72,000
90 %
How much does an Agriculture Inspector make?
Agriculture inspectors make $45,614 per year on average, or $21.93 per hour, in the United States. Agriculture inspectors on the lower end of that spectrum, the bottom 10% to be exact, make roughly $28,000 a year, while the top 10% makes $72,000.
Location impacts how much an agriculture inspector can expect to make. Agriculture inspectors make the most in Pennsylvania, Texas, New Jersey, New York, and New Mexico.
Highest Paying States For Agriculture Inspectors
The darker areas on the map show where agriculture inspectors earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
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Average Salary:
Agriculture Inspector average salary by State
| Rank | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pennsylvania | $56,004 | $26.93 | 369 |
| 2 | Texas | $54,591 | $26.25 | 584 |
| 3 | Nevada | $51,748 | $24.88 | 70 |
| 4 | New Mexico | $53,216 | $25.58 | 49 |
| 5 | Alabama | $53,149 | $25.55 | 107 |
| 6 | New York | $53,854 | $25.89 | 372 |
| 7 | South Carolina | $48,306 | $23.22 | 152 |
| 8 | Arizona | $50,782 | $24.41 | 158 |
| 9 | Ohio | $47,232 | $22.71 | 308 |
| 10 | New Jersey | $54,187 | $26.05 | 163 |
| 11 | Connecticut | $51,579 | $24.80 | 88 |
| 12 | Maryland | $52,274 | $25.13 | 179 |
| 13 | West Virginia | $48,585 | $23.36 | 38 |
| 14 | New Hampshire | $46,722 | $22.46 | 75 |
| 15 | Delaware | $52,462 | $25.22 | 22 |
| 16 | Mississippi | $45,242 | $21.75 | 98 |
| 17 | Rhode Island | $50,500 | $24.28 | 25 |
| 18 | Virginia | $49,378 | $23.74 | 273 |
| 19 | Indiana | $44,760 | $21.52 | 232 |
| 20 | Massachusetts | $49,364 | $23.73 | 250 |
| 21 | Kentucky | $44,835 | $21.56 | 110 |
| 22 | California | $50,962 | $24.50 | 811 |
| 23 | Kansas | $45,685 | $21.96 | 71 |
| 24 | North Carolina | $45,194 | $21.73 | 282 |
| 25 | Tennessee | $43,524 | $20.93 | 173 |
| 26 | Maine | $42,854 | $20.60 | 64 |
| 27 | Georgia | $43,890 | $21.10 | 375 |
| 28 | Vermont | $43,892 | $21.10 | 31 |
| 29 | Utah | $44,342 | $21.32 | 75 |
| 30 | Iowa | $43,319 | $20.83 | 75 |
| 31 | District of Columbia | $51,627 | $24.82 | 26 |
| 32 | Wisconsin | $44,358 | $21.33 | 123 |
| 33 | Idaho | $42,867 | $20.61 | 45 |
| 34 | Wyoming | $43,254 | $20.80 | 11 |
| 35 | Illinois | $44,690 | $21.49 | 220 |
| 36 | Florida | $39,250 | $18.87 | 522 |
| 37 | Colorado | $39,426 | $18.95 | 216 |
| 38 | Oklahoma | $42,590 | $20.48 | 52 |
| 39 | Missouri | $41,574 | $19.99 | 133 |
| 40 | Montana | $37,512 | $18.03 | 43 |
| 41 | Minnesota | $40,773 | $19.60 | 167 |
| 42 | North Dakota | $38,436 | $18.48 | 22 |
| 43 | Washington | $41,518 | $19.96 | 150 |
| 44 | Louisiana | $40,843 | $19.64 | 70 |
| 45 | Arkansas | $40,421 | $19.43 | 52 |
| 46 | Hawaii | $41,073 | $19.75 | 14 |
| 47 | Michigan | $38,440 | $18.48 | 204 |
| 48 | Alaska | $40,645 | $19.54 | 10 |
| 49 | South Dakota | $34,835 | $16.75 | 25 |
| 50 | Nebraska | $36,298 | $17.45 | 44 |
| 51 | Oregon | $31,894 | $15.33 | 72 |
Highest Paying Cities For Agriculture Inspectors
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philadelphia, PA | $56,650 | $27.24 |
| 2 | Deptford, NJ | $54,258 | $26.09 |
| 3 | New York, NY | $54,140 | $26.03 |
| 4 | Baltimore, MD | $52,374 | $25.18 |
| 5 | San Francisco, CA | $50,641 | $24.35 |
| 6 | Carrollton, GA | $43,729 | $21.02 |
| 7 | Delray Beach, FL | $39,604 | $19.04 |
| 8 | Lincoln, NE | $36,481 | $17.54 |
Agriculture Inspector Salary Details
What is an Agriculture Inspector's Salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $72,000 | $6,000 | $35 |
| 75th Percentile | $58,000 | $4,833 | $28 |
| Average | $45,614 | $3,801 | $22 |
| 25th Percentile | $35,000 | $2,917 | $17 |
| 10th Percentile | $28,000 | $2,333 | $13 |
Average Salary By Related Titles
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Safety Inspector | $50,363 | $4,197 | $24.21 | 32,001 |
| Food Inspector | $43,824 | $3,652 | $21.07 | 64,809 |
| Inspector | $38,757 | $3,230 | $18.63 | 17,670 |
Here are the five companies hiring the most now:
Which Companies Pay Agriculture Inspectors The Most?
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Munro Shoes | $52,537 | $25.26 | |
| 2 | Produce Inspectors of America | $45,666 | $21.95 | |
| 3 | City & County Of San Francisco - Police Department (sfpd) | $45,614 | $21.93 | |
| 4 | Ventura County Community Foundation | $45,362 | $21.81 | 1 |
| 5 | State of Nevada Employees' Association Inc | $42,244 | $20.31 | 2 |
| 6 | My Florida Regional Mls | $39,657 | $19.07 | 11 |
| 7 | NC.gov | $36,373 | $17.49 | 10 |
| 8 | Mahoney's Garden Centers | $36,240 | $17.42 | |
| 9 | Florida Department of Transportation | $33,978 | $16.34 | 7 |
| 10 | State of Georgia: Teachers Retirement System of Georgia | $33,895 | $16.30 | 80 |
| 11 | County of San Joaquin, CA | $24,627 | $11.84 |
Agriculture Inspector Salary Trends
Average Agriculture Inspector Salary Over Time
Compare salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Agriculture Inspector Salary By Year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $45,600 | $21.93 | +2.6% |
| 2021 | $44,400 | $21.36 | +3.0% |
| 2020 | $43,100 | $20.73 | +1.7% |
| 2019 | $42,400 | $20.38 | +1.4% |
| 2018 | $41,800 | $20.10 | -1.4% |
Recently Added Agriculture Inspector Salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Department of Transportation | Agriculture & Consumer Protect Inspector 1 | Callahan, FL | 07/21/2022 | $31,200 |
| Myflorida | Agriculture & Consumer Protect Inspector 1 | Callahan, FL | 07/20/2022 | $31,200 |
| State of North Carolina | Agricultural Inspector (Territory 2)--Temporary Solutions | Boone, NC | 07/16/2022 | $33,622 |
| State of North Carolina | Agricultural Inspector (Territory 3)--Temporary Solutions | Boone, NC | 07/15/2022 | $33,622 |
| State of Georgia | Agriculture Inspector 1-Livestock and Poultry | Jefferson, GA | 07/12/2022 | $37,500 |
| State of Georgia | Agriculture Inspector 1-Livestock and Poultry | Jefferson, GA | 07/12/2022 | $35,000 |
| State of Georgia | Agriculture Inspector 1-Retail Fuel | Atlanta, GA | 05/25/2022 | $35,000 |
| Florida Department of Transportation | Agriculture & Consumer Protect Inspector | Callahan, FL | 05/13/2022 | $27,040 |
| Myflorida | Agriculture & Consumer Protect Inspector | Callahan, FL | 05/11/2022 | $27,040 |
| Florida Department of Transportation | Agriculture & Consumer Protect Inspector | Winter Haven, FL | 04/29/2022 | $27,040 |
Agriculture Inspector Salaries FAQs
What state pays Agriculture Inspectors the most?
Pennsylvania pays Agriculture Inspectors the most in the United States, with an average salary of $56,004 per year, or $26.93 per hour.
How do I know if I'm being paid fairly as an Agriculture Inspector?
You know if you are being paid fairly as an Agriculture Inspector if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in Texas you should be paid close to $54,591 per year.
What type of Agriculture Inspector gets paid the most?
Consumer Safety Inspector gets paid the most. Consumer Safety Inspector made a median salary of $50,363. The best-paid 10 percent make $59,000, while the lowest-paid 10 percent make $42,000.
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