Agricultural Inspectors Salary in Southeast Iowa

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $53,910 +5.7% vs national
Median hourly $25.92
10th percentile $46,360
90th percentile $66,410
Employed locally 40
National median $50,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,360
    25th
    $49,770
    50th (median)
    $53,910
    75th
    $62,090
    90th
    $66,410

    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

    Related occupations in Southeast Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Agricultural Equipment Operators$47,690
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals$46,370
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$37,250
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers$62,040
    Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products$55,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Agricultural Inspectors make per hour in Southeast Iowa?

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Inspectors in Southeast Iowa is $25.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.93 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast Iowa above or below average for Agricultural Inspectors salaries?

    The median Agricultural Inspectors salary in Southeast Iowa is 5.7% 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 Southeast Iowa?

    Entry-level Agricultural Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $46,360 per year in Southeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,770.