Agricultural Inspectors Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $63,490 +24.5% vs national
Median hourly $30.53
10th percentile $38,810
90th percentile $95,360
Employed locally 560
National median $50,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,810
    25th
    $44,680
    50th (median)
    $63,490
    75th
    $82,520
    90th
    $95,360

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Agricultural Inspectors salary vs area income 68% Median Agricultural Inspectors salary is 32% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $99,680
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $94,380
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $90,170
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $71,180
    Modesto, CA $69,910
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $62,900

    Related occupations in Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$38,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers$53,610
    Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products$41,120
    Forest and Conservation Workers$43,680
    Agricultural Workers, All Other$46,870
    Animal Breeders$49,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Agricultural Inspectors make per hour in Los Angeles?

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Inspectors in Los Angeles, CA is $30.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.74 or more per hour.

    Is Los Angeles above or below average for Agricultural Inspectors salaries?

    The median Agricultural Inspectors salary in Los Angeles, CA is 24.5% 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Agricultural Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $38,810 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,680.