Agricultural Inspectors Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $43,490 -14.7% vs national
Median hourly $20.91
10th percentile $35,880
90th percentile $90,790
Employed locally 340
National median $50,990

Compare Agricultural Inspectors salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Sacramento, CA stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Agricultural Inspectors
in
Sacramento, CA
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,880
    25th
    $40,430
    50th (median)
    $43,490
    75th
    $48,480
    90th
    $90,790

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Agricultural Inspectors salary vs area income 46% Median Agricultural Inspectors salary is 54% 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 Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $36,720
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $67,690
    Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products $41,320
    Agricultural Equipment Operators $41,820
    Forest and Conservation Workers $43,680
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $43,040

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Agricultural Inspectors make per hour in Sacramento?

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Inspectors in Sacramento, CA is $20.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.64 or more per hour.

    Is Sacramento above or below average for Agricultural Inspectors salaries?

    The median Agricultural Inspectors salary in Sacramento, CA is 14.7% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Agricultural Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $35,880 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,430.