Agricultural Inspectors Salary by State
The national median pay for agricultural inspectors is $49,940 a year. By state, it ranges from $36,670 in Wyoming to $77,150 in Minnesota.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $37,020
- 25th percentile
- $42,330
- Median
- $49,940
- 75th percentile
- $64,500
- Top 10%
- $79,580
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 14,410 jobs.
Median pay in 43 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnesota | $77,150 | +54% | $53,290 | $97,860 | 180 |
| 2 | New York | $73,920 | +48% | $44,030 | $95,570 | 340 |
| 3 | Ohio | $69,280 | +39% | $51,810 | $79,440 | 210 |
| 4 | Michigan | $65,730 | +32% | $49,460 | $92,600 | 320 |
| 5 | Vermont | $63,630 | +27% | $54,660 | $87,070 | 60 |
| 6 | Louisiana | $63,130 | +26% | $49,940 | $83,780 | 150 |
| 7 | Washington | $62,880 | +26% | $46,740 | $80,640 | 450 |
| 8 | Illinois | $62,000 | +24% | $44,130 | $93,590 | 470 |
| 9 | Hawaii | $60,650 | +21% | $41,970 | $83,050 | 90 |
| 10 | Maryland | $58,160 | +16% | $40,200 | $78,860 | 150 |
| 11 | North Dakota | $57,590 | +15% | $39,630 | $73,600 | 80 |
| 12 | Pennsylvania | $55,650 | +11% | $45,620 | $80,480 | 520 |
| 13 | Nebraska | $55,090 | +10% | $40,880 | $64,940 | 370 |
| 14 | Utah | $53,930 | +8% | $41,290 | $67,200 | 120 |
| 15 | Wisconsin | $53,640 | +7% | $42,900 | $68,160 | 220 |
| 16 | California | $53,620 | +7% | $38,150 | $93,100 | 2,340 |
| 17 | Oklahoma | $53,060 | +6% | $38,910 | $70,820 | 170 |
| 18 | Oregon | $53,060 | +6% | $43,450 | $68,040 | 110 |
| 19 | New Mexico | $52,450 | +5% | $36,820 | $66,870 | 170 |
| 20 | Kansas | $51,630 | +3% | $37,600 | $75,360 | 190 |
| 21 | Delaware | $51,590 | +3% | $43,080 | $82,930 | 90 |
| 22 | Colorado | $50,430 | +1% | $45,250 | $73,340 | 280 |
| 23 | South Carolina | $49,940 | 0% | $37,110 | $67,200 | 90 |
| 24 | Texas | $49,940 | 0% | $40,330 | $83,150 | 590 |
| 25 | Iowa | $49,600 | −1% | $45,590 | $78,890 | 560 |
| 26 | Idaho | $48,650 | −3% | $34,990 | $64,770 | 280 |
| 27 | Indiana | $48,560 | −3% | $34,110 | $74,740 | 480 |
| 28 | Tennessee | $47,840 | −4% | $40,580 | $61,110 | 410 |
| 29 | North Carolina | $47,760 | −4% | $34,250 | $68,700 | 290 |
| 30 | Virginia | $47,380 | −5% | $41,640 | $64,360 | 380 |
| 31 | Kentucky | $46,640 | −7% | $36,480 | $67,200 | 270 |
| 32 | Massachusetts | $46,510 | −7% | $38,890 | $89,960 | 70 |
| 33 | Missouri | $46,220 | −7% | $37,960 | $61,110 | 450 |
| 34 | Arizona | $45,700 | −8% | $37,440 | $55,780 | 160 |
| 35 | Florida | $43,990 | −12% | $35,360 | $63,270 | 520 |
| 36 | Arkansas | $42,060 | −16% | $37,490 | $48,810 | 410 |
| 37 | Maine | $41,760 | −16% | $37,610 | $66,480 | 110 |
| 38 | New Jersey | $41,520 | −17% | $35,630 | $79,210 | 60 |
| 39 | Georgia | $41,460 | −17% | $31,050 | $58,160 | 1,390 |
| 40 | Mississippi | $39,960 | −20% | $29,870 | $45,600 | 190 |
| 41 | Alabama | $39,300 | −21% | $31,450 | $67,340 | 290 |
| 42 | Nevada | $39,270 | −21% | $39,270 | $79,750 | 50 |
| 43 | Wyoming | $36,670 | −27% | $31,190 | $60,910 | 150 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Agricultural Inspectors salary questions
Which state pays agricultural inspectors the most?
Minnesota, with a median of $77,150 a year (+54% vs. the national median of $49,940). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays agricultural inspectors the least?
Wyoming, with a median of $36,670 a year (−27% vs. national).
Where do most agricultural inspectors work?
California has the most jobs, about 2,340, with a median of $53,620.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.