Agricultural Inspectors Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $60,180 +18% vs national
Median hourly $28.93
10th percentile $43,310
90th percentile $96,160
Employed locally 30
National median $50,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,310
    25th
    $46,140
    50th (median)
    $60,180
    75th
    $71,720
    90th
    $96,160

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Agricultural Inspectors salary vs area income 59% Median Agricultural Inspectors salary is 41% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $79,250
    Columbus, OH $68,080
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $64,870
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $60,580
    Colorado $56,310

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $39,550
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $37,950
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $67,770
    Forest and Conservation Workers $36,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Agricultural Inspectors make per hour in Denver?

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Inspectors in Denver, CO is $28.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.23 or more per hour.

    Is Denver above or below average for Agricultural Inspectors salaries?

    The median Agricultural Inspectors salary in Denver, CO is 18% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Agricultural Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $43,310 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,140.