Agricultural Inspectors Salary in Jackson, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jackson, MS

Median annual salary $41,790 -18% vs national
Median hourly $20.09
10th percentile $32,140
90th percentile $45,600
Employed locally 60
National median $50,990

Compare Agricultural Inspectors salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Jackson, MS stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Agricultural Inspectors
in
Jackson, MS
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,140
    25th
    $41,750
    50th (median)
    $41,790
    75th
    $41,870
    90th
    $45,600

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Agricultural Inspectors salary vs area income 69% Median Agricultural Inspectors salary is 31% 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
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $48,540

    Related occupations in Jackson, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products $31,700
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $57,590
    Logging Equipment Operators $36,960
    Agricultural Equipment Operators $33,550
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $32,720

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Agricultural Inspectors make per hour in Jackson?

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Inspectors in Jackson, MS is $20.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.92 or more per hour.

    Is Jackson above or below average for Agricultural Inspectors salaries?

    The median Agricultural Inspectors salary in Jackson, MS is 18% 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 Jackson?

    Entry-level Agricultural Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $32,140 per year in Jackson, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,750.