Agricultural Inspectors Salary in Modesto, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Modesto, CA

Median annual salary $69,910 +37.1% vs national
Median hourly $33.61
10th percentile $37,500
90th percentile $92,040
Employed locally 50
National median $50,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,500
    25th
    $50,920
    50th (median)
    $69,910
    75th
    $78,500
    90th
    $92,040

    Modesto economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,661 2023 • Census ACS
    Agricultural Inspectors salary vs area income 88% Median Agricultural Inspectors salary is 12% 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
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $63,490
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $62,900

    Related occupations in Modesto, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $38,750
    Agricultural Equipment Operators $39,490
    Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products $36,870
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $58,590
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $37,720
    Agricultural Workers, All Other $45,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Agricultural Inspectors make per hour in Modesto?

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Inspectors in Modesto, CA is $33.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.07 or more per hour.

    Is Modesto above or below average for Agricultural Inspectors salaries?

    The median Agricultural Inspectors salary in Modesto, CA is 37.1% 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 Modesto?

    Entry-level Agricultural Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $37,500 per year in Modesto, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,920.