Agricultural Inspectors Salary in Chicago, IL-IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN

Median annual salary $54,720 +7.3% vs national
Median hourly $26.31
10th percentile $40,520
90th percentile $81,260
Employed locally 150
National median $50,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,520
    25th
    $48,530
    50th (median)
    $54,720
    75th
    $67,190
    90th
    $81,260

    Chicago economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,850 2023 • Census ACS
    Agricultural Inspectors salary vs area income 62% Median Agricultural Inspectors salary is 38% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $64,870
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $55,970
    Illinois $54,720
    St. Louis, MO-IL $54,210
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $49,940
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $49,450

    Related occupations in Chicago, IL-IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $41,360
    Agricultural Equipment Operators $49,160
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $35,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $65,600
    Forest and Conservation Workers $55,790
    Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products $38,980

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Agricultural Inspectors make per hour in Chicago?

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Inspectors in Chicago, IL-IN is $26.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.60 or more per hour.

    Is Chicago above or below average for Agricultural Inspectors salaries?

    The median Agricultural Inspectors salary in Chicago, IL-IN is 7.3% 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 Chicago?

    Entry-level Agricultural Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $40,520 per year in Chicago, IL-IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,530.