Agricultural Inspectors Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $94,380 +85.1% vs national
Median hourly $45.38
10th percentile $74,170
90th percentile $94,380
Employed locally 30
National median $50,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $74,170
    25th
    $74,170
    50th (median)
    $94,380
    75th
    $94,380
    90th
    $94,380

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Agricultural Inspectors salary vs area income 101% Median Agricultural Inspectors salary is 1% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Agricultural Inspectors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $99,680
    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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $99,680
    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 Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$37,010
    Agricultural Equipment Operators$45,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers$53,540
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals$36,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Agricultural Inspectors make per hour in San Luis Obispo?

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Inspectors in San Luis Obispo, CA is $45.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.12 or more per hour.

    Is San Luis Obispo above or below average for Agricultural Inspectors salaries?

    The median Agricultural Inspectors salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 85.1% 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 Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Agricultural Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $74,170 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,170.