Agricultural Inspectors Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $51,620 +1.2% vs national
Median hourly $24.82
10th percentile $42,700
90th percentile $61,380
Employed locally 80
National median $50,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,700
    25th
    $45,700
    50th (median)
    $51,620
    75th
    $53,750
    90th
    $61,380

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Agricultural Inspectors salary vs area income 61% Median Agricultural Inspectors salary is 39% 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

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$37,320
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals$38,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers$66,560
    Agricultural Equipment Operators$38,650
    Agricultural Workers, All Other$46,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Agricultural Inspectors make per hour in Phoenix?

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Inspectors in Phoenix, AZ is $24.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.00 or more per hour.

    Is Phoenix above or below average for Agricultural Inspectors salaries?

    The median Agricultural Inspectors salary in Phoenix, AZ is 1.2% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Agricultural Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $42,700 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,700.