Agricultural Inspectors Salary in Northeast Iowa

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $60,010 +17.7% vs national
Median hourly $28.85
10th percentile $49,000
90th percentile $79,640
Employed locally 30
National median $50,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,000
    25th
    $50,880
    50th (median)
    $60,010
    75th
    $69,850
    90th
    $79,640

    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

    Related occupations in Northeast Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Agricultural Equipment Operators$48,830
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals$29,170
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$37,590
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers$59,300

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Agricultural Inspectors make per hour in Northeast Iowa?

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Inspectors in Northeast Iowa is $28.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.19 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Iowa above or below average for Agricultural Inspectors salaries?

    The median Agricultural Inspectors salary in Northeast Iowa is 17.7% 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 Northeast Iowa?

    Entry-level Agricultural Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $49,000 per year in Northeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,880.