Agricultural Inspectors Salary in Seattle, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median annual salary $79,250 +55.4% vs national
Median hourly $38.10
10th percentile $57,860
90th percentile $97,530
Employed locally 150
National median $50,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,860
    25th
    $72,260
    50th (median)
    $79,250
    75th
    $96,510
    90th
    $97,530

    Seattle economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Agricultural Inspectors salary vs area income 70% Median Agricultural Inspectors salary is 30% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $78,640

    Nearby metros — Agricultural Inspectors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $81,120
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $70,430
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $64,870
    Delaware $64,730
    Washington $62,560
    Fort Wayne, IN $61,440

    Related occupations in Seattle, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $43,770
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $45,130
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $60,080
    Logging Equipment Operators $75,060
    Forest and Conservation Workers $44,720

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Agricultural Inspectors make per hour in Seattle?

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Inspectors in Seattle, WA is $38.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.31 or more per hour.

    Is Seattle above or below average for Agricultural Inspectors salaries?

    The median Agricultural Inspectors salary in Seattle, WA is 55.4% 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 Seattle?

    Entry-level Agricultural Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $57,860 per year in Seattle, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,260.