Agricultural Inspectors Salary in Las Cruces, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Cruces, NM

Median annual salary $52,460 +2.9% vs national
Median hourly $25.22
10th percentile $52,460
90th percentile $55,300
Employed locally 50
National median $50,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,460
    25th
    $52,460
    50th (median)
    $52,460
    75th
    $52,460
    90th
    $55,300

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Agricultural Inspectors salary vs area income 94% Median Agricultural Inspectors salary is 6% 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
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $73,650
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $65,290
    West Delta Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $63,100
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $60,580
    Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $60,180
    Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area $60,010

    Related occupations in Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$26,420
    Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products$27,230
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers$54,770

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Agricultural Inspectors make per hour in Las Cruces?

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Inspectors in Las Cruces, NM is $25.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.45 or more per hour.

    Is Las Cruces above or below average for Agricultural Inspectors salaries?

    The median Agricultural Inspectors salary in Las Cruces, NM is 2.9% 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 Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Agricultural Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $52,460 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,460.