Agricultural Inspectors Salary in Northwest Iowa

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

Median annual salary $55,560 +9% vs national
Median hourly $26.71
10th percentile $49,000
90th percentile $75,550
Employed locally 50
National median $50,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,000
    25th
    $50,650
    50th (median)
    $55,560
    75th
    $66,410
    90th
    $75,550

    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 Northwest Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals$30,830
    Agricultural Equipment Operators$48,830
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$38,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers$59,800
    Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products$37,640

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Inspectors in Northwest Iowa is $26.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.25 or more per hour.

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

    The median Agricultural Inspectors salary in Northwest Iowa is 9% 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 Northwest Iowa?

    Entry-level Agricultural Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $49,000 per year in Northwest Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,650.