Agricultural Inspectors Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $81,700 +60.2% vs national
Median hourly $39.28
10th percentile $52,630
90th percentile $103,340
Employed locally 40
National median $50,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,630
    25th
    $63,100
    50th (median)
    $81,700
    75th
    $95,010
    90th
    $103,340

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Agricultural Inspectors salary vs area income 95% Median Agricultural Inspectors salary is 5% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Agricultural Inspectors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $99,680
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $94,380
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $90,170
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $81,120
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $79,250
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $78,640

    Nearby metros — Agricultural Inspectors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $70,430

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $37,350
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $59,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Agricultural Inspectors make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Inspectors in Albany, NY is $39.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.18 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Agricultural Inspectors salaries?

    The median Agricultural Inspectors salary in Albany, NY is 60.2% above the national median of $50,990. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Agricultural Inspectors in Albany?

    Entry-level Agricultural Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $52,630 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,100.