Agricultural Inspectors Salary in Grand Rapids, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI

Median annual salary $67,140 +31.7% vs national
Median hourly $32.28
10th percentile $37,530
90th percentile $88,190
Employed locally 50
National median $50,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,530
    25th
    $52,770
    50th (median)
    $67,140
    75th
    $75,550
    90th
    $88,190

    Grand Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,296 2023 • Census ACS
    Agricultural Inspectors salary vs area income 84% Median Agricultural Inspectors salary is 16% 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
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $81,120
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $78,640
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $73,650
    Michigan $72,300
    Minnesota $68,330
    West Delta Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $63,100

    Related occupations in Grand Rapids, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $35,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $60,330
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $35,050

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Inspectors in Grand Rapids, MI is $32.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.52 or more per hour.

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

    The median Agricultural Inspectors salary in Grand Rapids, MI is 31.7% 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 Grand Rapids?

    Entry-level Agricultural Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $37,530 per year in Grand Rapids, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,770.