Agricultural Inspectors Salary in New York, NY-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

Median annual salary $70,430 +38.1% vs national
Median hourly $33.86
10th percentile $40,830
90th percentile $91,560
Employed locally 150
National median $50,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,830
    25th
    $54,490
    50th (median)
    $70,430
    75th
    $80,240
    90th
    $91,560

    New York economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Agricultural Inspectors salary vs area income 72% Median Agricultural Inspectors salary is 28% 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
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $81,700

    Related occupations in New York, NY-NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$39,410
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers$59,290
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals$46,010
    Forest and Conservation Workers$45,530
    Animal Breeders$50,440
    Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products$38,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Agricultural Inspectors make per hour in New York?

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Inspectors in New York, NY-NJ is $33.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.28 or more per hour.

    Is New York above or below average for Agricultural Inspectors salaries?

    The median Agricultural Inspectors salary in New York, NY-NJ is 38.1% 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 New York?

    Entry-level Agricultural Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $40,830 per year in New York, NY-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,490.