Agricultural Inspectors Salary in El Centro, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Centro, CA

Median annual salary $55,690 +9.2% vs national
Median hourly $26.78
10th percentile $36,960
90th percentile $67,950
Employed locally 40
National median $50,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,960
    25th
    $41,480
    50th (median)
    $55,690
    75th
    $65,420
    90th
    $67,950

    El Centro economic context

    Unemployment rate 18.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,393 2023 • Census ACS
    Agricultural Inspectors salary vs area income 99% Median Agricultural Inspectors salary is 1% 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 El Centro, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$36,400
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers$66,700
    Agricultural Equipment Operators$38,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Agricultural Inspectors make per hour in El Centro?

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Inspectors in El Centro, CA is $26.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.67 or more per hour.

    Is El Centro above or below average for Agricultural Inspectors salaries?

    The median Agricultural Inspectors salary in El Centro, CA is 9.2% 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 El Centro?

    Entry-level Agricultural Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $36,960 per year in El Centro, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,480.