Agricultural Inspectors Salary in Harrisonburg, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Harrisonburg, VA

Median annual salary $45,560 -10.6% vs national
Median hourly $21.91
10th percentile $42,900
90th percentile $55,580
National median $50,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,900
    25th
    $44,670
    50th (median)
    $45,560
    75th
    $49,940
    90th
    $55,580

    Harrisonburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,145 2023 • Census ACS
    Agricultural Inspectors salary vs area income 63% Median Agricultural Inspectors salary is 37% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $61,280
    Pennsylvania $51,920
    Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $49,940
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $44,480
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $43,660

    Related occupations in Harrisonburg, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products $37,490
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $29,630
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $61,240
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $36,040

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Agricultural Inspectors make per hour in Harrisonburg?

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Inspectors in Harrisonburg, VA is $21.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.72 or more per hour.

    Is Harrisonburg above or below average for Agricultural Inspectors salaries?

    The median Agricultural Inspectors salary in Harrisonburg, VA is 10.6% below 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 Harrisonburg?

    Entry-level Agricultural Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $42,900 per year in Harrisonburg, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,670.