Agricultural Inspectors Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $45,780 -10.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.01
10th percentile $39,000
90th percentile $67,350
Employed locally 190
National median $50,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,000
    25th
    $43,000
    50th (median)
    $45,780
    75th
    $60,420
    90th
    $67,350

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Agricultural Inspectors salary vs area income 53% Median Agricultural Inspectors salary is 47% 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
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $81,700
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $81,120
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $79,250

    Nearby metros — Agricultural Inspectors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $73,650
    Michigan $72,300
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $50,650
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $45,910
    Gainesville, GA $41,810
    Macon-Bibb County, GA $39,560

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $32,740
    Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products $35,430
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $98,810
    Logging Equipment Operators $46,920
    Agricultural Equipment Operators $41,840
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $32,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Agricultural Inspectors make per hour in Atlanta?

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Inspectors in Atlanta, GA is $22.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.02 or more per hour.

    Is Atlanta above or below average for Agricultural Inspectors salaries?

    The median Agricultural Inspectors salary in Atlanta, GA is 10.2% below 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Agricultural Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $39,000 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,000.