Agricultural Inspectors Salary in Tampa, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $39,370 -22.8% vs national
Median hourly $18.93
10th percentile $29,720
90th percentile $71,640
Employed locally 60
National median $50,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,720
    25th
    $33,200
    50th (median)
    $39,370
    75th
    $46,550
    90th
    $71,640

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 2023 • Census ACS
    Agricultural Inspectors salary vs area income 55% Median Agricultural Inspectors salary is 45% 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
    Florence, SC $49,940
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $40,730
    Florida $39,770
    North Florida nonmetropolitan area $35,650
    Gainesville, FL $35,360

    Related occupations in Tampa, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $29,410
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $45,240
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $37,260

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Agricultural Inspectors make per hour in Tampa?

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Inspectors in Tampa, FL is $18.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.75 or more per hour.

    Is Tampa above or below average for Agricultural Inspectors salaries?

    The median Agricultural Inspectors salary in Tampa, FL is 22.8% below 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 Tampa?

    Entry-level Agricultural Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $29,720 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,200.