Agricultural Inspectors Salary in Columbus, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbus, OH

Median annual salary $68,080 +33.5% vs national
Median hourly $32.73
10th percentile $47,070
90th percentile $80,950
Employed locally 40
National median $50,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,070
    25th
    $62,500
    50th (median)
    $68,080
    75th
    $73,130
    90th
    $80,950

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 2023 • Census ACS
    Agricultural Inspectors salary vs area income 85% Median Agricultural Inspectors salary is 15% 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
    Ohio $65,750
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $65,290
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $63,650
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $60,580

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $37,520
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $28,610
    Agricultural Equipment Operators $52,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $51,070
    Forest and Conservation Workers $47,730

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Agricultural Inspectors make per hour in Columbus?

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Inspectors in Columbus, OH is $32.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.46 or more per hour.

    Is Columbus above or below average for Agricultural Inspectors salaries?

    The median Agricultural Inspectors salary in Columbus, OH is 33.5% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Agricultural Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $47,070 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,500.