Agricultural Inspectors Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $90,170 +76.8% vs national
Median hourly $43.35
10th percentile $39,690
90th percentile $97,550
Employed locally 80
National median $50,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,690
    25th
    $44,910
    50th (median)
    $90,170
    75th
    $97,550
    90th
    $97,550

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Agricultural Inspectors salary vs area income 88% Median Agricultural Inspectors salary is 12% 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
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $81,700
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $81,120
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $79,250
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $78,640

    Nearby metros — Agricultural Inspectors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $99,680
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $94,380
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $71,180
    Modesto, CA $69,910
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $63,490
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $62,900

    Related occupations in San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $36,960
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $39,020
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $63,760
    Forest and Conservation Workers $43,680
    Animal Breeders $58,240

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Agricultural Inspectors make per hour in San Diego?

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Inspectors in San Diego, CA is $43.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.76 or more per hour.

    Is San Diego above or below average for Agricultural Inspectors salaries?

    The median Agricultural Inspectors salary in San Diego, CA is 76.8% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Agricultural Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $39,690 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,910.