Agricultural Inspectors Salary in Riverside, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

Median annual salary $46,010 -9.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.12
10th percentile $35,880
90th percentile $76,490
Employed locally 190
National median $50,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,880
    25th
    $39,240
    50th (median)
    $46,010
    75th
    $63,520
    90th
    $76,490

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Agricultural Inspectors salary vs area income 53% Median Agricultural Inspectors salary is 47% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $99,680
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $94,380
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $90,170
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $71,180
    Modesto, CA $69,910
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $63,490

    Related occupations in Riverside, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $35,150
    Agricultural Equipment Operators $34,220
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $56,050
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $39,320
    Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products $37,520
    Agricultural Workers, All Other $49,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Agricultural Inspectors make per hour in Riverside?

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Inspectors in Riverside, CA is $22.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.53 or more per hour.

    Is Riverside above or below average for Agricultural Inspectors salaries?

    The median Agricultural Inspectors salary in Riverside, CA is 9.8% below 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 Riverside?

    Entry-level Agricultural Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $35,880 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,240.