Agricultural Inspectors Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $49,550 -2.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.82
10th percentile $47,330
90th percentile $67,790
Employed locally 40
National median $50,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,330
    25th
    $47,330
    50th (median)
    $49,550
    75th
    $63,960
    90th
    $67,790

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Agricultural Inspectors salary vs area income 57% Median Agricultural Inspectors salary is 43% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $61,050
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $55,970
    Wisconsin $52,580
    Twin Falls, ID $48,210
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $45,710

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $36,370
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $34,640
    Agricultural Equipment Operators $49,430
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $66,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Agricultural Inspectors make per hour in Madison?

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Inspectors in Madison, WI is $23.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.14 or more per hour.

    Is Madison above or below average for Agricultural Inspectors salaries?

    The median Agricultural Inspectors salary in Madison, WI is 2.8% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Agricultural Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $47,330 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,330.