Agricultural Inspectors Salary in California
Agricultural Inspectors in California earn a median of $53,620 a year, +7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $53,620
- vs. U.S. median
- +7% ($49,940)
- Rank among states
- 16 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 2,340
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,150; the top 10% earn over $93,100. Nationally the range is $37,020 to $79,580.
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Agricultural Inspectors pay in California
How much do agricultural inspectors make in California?
The median is $53,620 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,150 and the top 10% earn over $93,100. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for agricultural inspectors?
On pay alone it ranks 16 of 43 (+7% vs. the national median of $49,940). Living costs are not included.