Agricultural Inspectors Salary in St. Louis, MO-IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Louis, MO-IL

Median annual salary $54,210 +6.3% vs national
Median hourly $26.06
10th percentile $45,010
90th percentile $88,350
Employed locally 50
National median $50,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,010
    25th
    $47,860
    50th (median)
    $54,210
    75th
    $75,700
    90th
    $88,350

    St. Louis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,225 2023 • Census ACS
    Agricultural Inspectors salary vs area income 69% Median Agricultural Inspectors salary is 31% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $79,250

    Nearby metros — Agricultural Inspectors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $99,680
    Modesto, CA $69,910
    Vermont $61,080
    Montgomery, AL $57,180
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $55,910
    Jefferson City, MO $52,710

    Related occupations in St. Louis, MO-IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $38,470
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $34,400
    Agricultural Equipment Operators $47,230
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $50,800

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Agricultural Inspectors make per hour in St. Louis?

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Inspectors in St. Louis, MO-IL is $26.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.23 or more per hour.

    Is St. Louis above or below average for Agricultural Inspectors salaries?

    The median Agricultural Inspectors salary in St. Louis, MO-IL is 6.3% 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 St. Louis?

    Entry-level Agricultural Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $45,010 per year in St. Louis, MO-IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,860.