Agricultural Inspectors
Inspect agricultural commodities, processing equipment, and facilities, and fish and logging operations, to ensure compliance with regulations and laws governing health, quality, and safety.Salary by State
| State Name | Employment | Annual Salary | Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 140 | $50,420 | $24.24 | |
| Arkansas | 140 | $40,180 | $19.32 | |
| California | 2,190 | $51,930 | $24.97 | |
| Colorado | 210 | $49,700 | $23.90 | |
| Delaware | 100 | $49,720 | $23.90 | |
| Florida | 950 | $38,520 | $18.52 | |
| Georgia | 720 | $38,110 | $18.32 | |
| Hawaii | 80 | $58,510 | $28.13 | |
| Idaho | 330 | $39,590 | $19.04 | |
| Illinois | 260 | $52,950 | $25.46 | |
| Indiana | 200 | $42,380 | $20.38 | |
| Iowa | 380 | $49,320 | $23.71 | |
| Kansas | 460 | $43,600 | $20.96 | |
| Kentucky | 170 | $47,800 | $22.98 | |
| Louisiana | 240 | $54,260 | $26.09 | |
| Maine | 60 | $48,580 | $23.36 | |
| Maryland | 190 | $48,980 | $23.55 | |
| Massachusetts | 60 | $49,080 | $23.59 | |
| Minnesota | 340 | $54,380 | $26.14 | |
| Mississippi | 100 | $37,480 | $18.02 | |
| Missouri | 310 | $43,040 | $20.69 | |
| Montana | 60 | $46,560 | $22.39 | |
| Nebraska | 510 | $44,200 | $21.25 | |
| New Jersey | 160 | $57,040 | $27.42 | |
| New Mexico | 90 | $40,730 | $19.58 | |
| New York | 310 | $66,930 | $32.18 | |
| North Carolina | 290 | $45,410 | $21.83 | |
| North Dakota | 90 | $48,610 | $23.37 | |
| Ohio | 190 | $58,260 | $28.01 | |
| Oklahoma | 420 | $43,100 | $20.72 | |
| Oregon | 140 | $46,240 | $22.23 | |
| South Carolina | 70 | $43,400 | $20.86 | |
| South Dakota | 160 | $36,800 | $17.69 | |
| Tennessee | 260 | $48,050 | $23.10 | |
| Texas | 780 | $46,360 | $22.29 | |
| Utah | 160 | $40,770 | $19.60 | |
| Vermont | 60 | $59,410 | $28.56 | |
| Virginia | 350 | $41,040 | $19.73 | |
| Washington | 590 | $50,500 | $24.28 | |
| Wisconsin | 200 | $50,620 | $24.34 | |
| Wyoming | 110 | $29,710 | $14.29 |
Education
The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.
A program that prepares individuals to receive, inspect, store, process, and package agricultural products in the form of human food consumables, animal or plant food, or other industrial products. Includes instruction in the nutrient and industrial properties of various agricultural products; logistics and storage procedures; chemical and mechanical processing operations; packaging; safety and health requirements; and related technical and business principles.
Associate Degree
Kankakee Community College
Kankakee, IL
Certificate
Ivy Tech Community College
Indianapolis, IN
Certificate
Morningside University
Sioux City, IA
Bachelor's Degree
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$47,430 per yearNational average salarySlowJob growth rate
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Bachelor's degreeTypical education requirement
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Moderate-term on-the-job trainingTypical on-the-job training requirement
Educational Attainment
The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as agricultural inspectors.
- Less than high school 6%
- High school graduate 26%
- College dropout 25%
- Associate’s degree 9%
- Bachelor’s degree 30%
- Master’s degree 3%
- Doctorate degree 2%
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