Agricultural Inspectors Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cedar Rapids, IA

Median annual salary $58,480 +14.7% vs national
Median hourly $28.11
10th percentile $43,410
90th percentile $96,160
Employed locally 30
National median $50,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,410
    25th
    $48,050
    50th (median)
    $58,480
    75th
    $65,950
    90th
    $96,160

    Cedar Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,084 2023 • Census ACS
    Agricultural Inspectors salary vs area income 76% Median Agricultural Inspectors salary is 24% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $61,280
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $60,180
    Louisiana $60,170
    Visalia, CA $57,880
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $55,970
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $55,910

    Related occupations in Cedar Rapids, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$35,230
    Agricultural Equipment Operators$48,560
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers$63,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Agricultural Inspectors make per hour in Cedar Rapids?

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Inspectors in Cedar Rapids, IA is $28.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.23 or more per hour.

    Is Cedar Rapids above or below average for Agricultural Inspectors salaries?

    The median Agricultural Inspectors salary in Cedar Rapids, IA is 14.7% 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 Cedar Rapids?

    Entry-level Agricultural Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $43,410 per year in Cedar Rapids, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,050.