Agricultural Inspectors Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $64,870 +27.2% vs national
Median hourly $31.19
10th percentile $47,680
90th percentile $83,840
Employed locally 70
National median $50,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,680
    25th
    $59,150
    50th (median)
    $64,870
    75th
    $77,400
    90th
    $83,840

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Agricultural Inspectors salary vs area income 69% Median Agricultural Inspectors salary is 31% 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
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $81,120
    New York $71,710
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $70,430
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $65,290
    New Orleans-Metairie, LA $63,960
    Fort Wayne, IN $61,440

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$37,980
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals$40,560
    Logging Equipment Operators$63,420
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers$58,700
    Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products$38,080
    Forest and Conservation Workers$42,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Agricultural Inspectors make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Inspectors in Portland, OR-WA is $31.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.85 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Agricultural Inspectors salaries?

    The median Agricultural Inspectors salary in Portland, OR-WA is 27.2% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Agricultural Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $47,680 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,150.