Agricultural Inspectors Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $99,680 +95.5% vs national
Median hourly $47.93
10th percentile $47,190
90th percentile $119,310
Employed locally 40
National median $50,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,190
    25th
    $76,090
    50th (median)
    $99,680
    75th
    $102,820
    90th
    $119,310

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Agricultural Inspectors salary vs area income 75% Median Agricultural Inspectors salary is 25% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Agricultural Inspectors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $78,640

    Nearby metros — Agricultural Inspectors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $62,900

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $44,150
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $47,440
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $79,820
    Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products $46,560
    Agricultural Workers, All Other $50,500
    Forest and Conservation Workers $36,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Inspectors in San Francisco, CA is $47.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.60 or more per hour.

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

    The median Agricultural Inspectors salary in San Francisco, CA is 95.5% 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 Francisco?

    Entry-level Agricultural Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $47,190 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,090.