Agricultural Inspectors Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $61,370 +20.4% vs national
Median hourly $29.50
10th percentile $39,760
90th percentile $94,810
Employed locally 70
National median $50,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,760
    25th
    $50,340
    50th (median)
    $61,370
    75th
    $85,280
    90th
    $94,810

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Agricultural Inspectors salary vs area income 76% Median Agricultural Inspectors salary is 24% 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 Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $64,630
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $51,890
    Corpus Christi, TX $39,770

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $29,400
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $41,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $57,410
    Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products $30,440
    Logging Equipment Operators $63,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Agricultural Inspectors make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Inspectors in Houston, TX is $29.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.46 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Agricultural Inspectors salaries?

    The median Agricultural Inspectors salary in Houston, TX is 20.4% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Agricultural Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $39,760 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,340.