Agricultural Inspectors Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $41,180 -19.2% vs national
Median hourly $19.80
10th percentile $35,860
90th percentile $75,830
Employed locally 50
National median $50,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,860
    25th
    $36,880
    50th (median)
    $41,180
    75th
    $56,990
    90th
    $75,830

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Agricultural Inspectors salary vs area income 61% Median Agricultural Inspectors salary is 39% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $99,680
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $94,380
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $90,170
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $71,180
    Modesto, CA $69,910
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $63,490

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $35,090
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $49,220
    Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products $35,680
    Agricultural Equipment Operators $37,600
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $38,640
    Agricultural Workers, All Other $52,730

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Agricultural Inspectors make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Inspectors in Bakersfield, CA is $19.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.71 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Agricultural Inspectors salaries?

    The median Agricultural Inspectors salary in Bakersfield, CA is 19.2% 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 Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Agricultural Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $35,860 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,880.