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Agricultural Inspectors Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Agricultural Inspectors make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$53,620
Median Annual Salary
▲
+4.1% vs 2024
$60,610
Mean Salary
$53,620
Median Salary
$25.78
Hourly Rate
2,340 people work as Agricultural Inspectors in California
Agricultural Inspectors salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Agricultural Inspectors in California earn a median salary of $53,620 per year ($4,468/month).
This is 3.0% above the national average of $52,070.
California ranks #16 out of 43 states for Agricultural Inspectors pay.
Approximately 2,340 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 4.1% compared to 2024.
About This Job: 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.
Top Skills
Quality Control Analysis
4.12
Reading Comprehension
3.75
Active Listening
3.75
Monitoring
3.75
Critical Thinking
3.62
Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
3.51
Administration and Management
3.35
Law and Government
3.32
Administrative
3.31
Mathematics
3.21
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(56.2% of workers)
Salary Range: Agricultural Inspectors in California
Salaries for Agricultural Inspectors in California range from $38,150 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $93,100 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $41,980 and $77,550.
Median $53,620
P10: $38,150P25: $41,980P75: $77,550P90: $93,100
10th
$38,150
25th
$41,980
Median
$53,620
75th
$77,550
90th
$93,100
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$38,150
$18.34
$3,179
25th Percentile
$41,980
$20.18
$3,498
Median (50th)
$53,620
$25.78
$4,468
75th Percentile
$77,550
$37.28
$6,462
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$93,100
$44.76
$7,758
Note: The mean (average) salary of $60,610 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
How much do Agricultural Inspectors make in California?
The median annual salary for Agricultural Inspectors in California is $53,620 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $60,610.
What is the salary range for a Agricultural Inspectors in California?
Salaries for Agricultural Inspectors in California range from $38,150 at the 10th percentile to $93,100 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $41,980 and $77,550.
What is the starting salary for a Agricultural Inspectors in California?
Entry-level Agricultural Inspectors positions in California typically start around $38,150 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $41,980 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Agricultural Inspectors in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 2,340 people are employed as Agricultural Inspectors in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Agricultural Inspectors in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Agricultural Inspectors in California is approximately $25.78 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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