Agricultural Inspectors Salary in Nashville, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN

Median annual salary $49,450 -3% vs national
Median hourly $23.77
10th percentile $45,340
90th percentile $64,620
Employed locally 40
National median $50,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,340
    25th
    $46,920
    50th (median)
    $49,450
    75th
    $58,000
    90th
    $64,620

    Nashville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,499 2023 • Census ACS
    Agricultural Inspectors salary vs area income 60% Median Agricultural Inspectors salary is 40% 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 Nashville, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$34,540
    Agricultural Workers, All Other$33,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers$64,370
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals$37,320
    Logging Equipment Operators$47,470
    Agricultural Equipment Operators$44,300

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Agricultural Inspectors make per hour in Nashville?

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Inspectors in Nashville, TN is $23.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.07 or more per hour.

    Is Nashville above or below average for Agricultural Inspectors salaries?

    The median Agricultural Inspectors salary in Nashville, TN is 3% 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 Nashville?

    Entry-level Agricultural Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $45,340 per year in Nashville, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,920.