Agricultural Inspectors Salary in Indianapolis, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $36,280 -28.8% vs national
Median hourly $17.44
10th percentile $35,770
90th percentile $63,810
Employed locally 70
National median $50,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,770
    25th
    $35,780
    50th (median)
    $36,280
    75th
    $51,370
    90th
    $63,810

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Agricultural Inspectors salary vs area income 47% Median Agricultural Inspectors salary is 53% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $78,640
    Minnesota $68,330
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $67,140
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $63,650
    Washington $62,560
    Fort Wayne, IN $61,440

    Related occupations in Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $43,410
    Agricultural Equipment Operators $54,020
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $79,650
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $39,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Agricultural Inspectors make per hour in Indianapolis?

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Inspectors in Indianapolis, IN is $17.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.68 or more per hour.

    Is Indianapolis above or below average for Agricultural Inspectors salaries?

    The median Agricultural Inspectors salary in Indianapolis, IN is 28.8% 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Agricultural Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $35,770 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,780.