Agricultural Inspectors Salary in Waterloo, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA

Median annual salary $53,910 +5.7% vs national
Median hourly $25.92
10th percentile $42,020
90th percentile $63,730
Employed locally 40
National median $50,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,020
    25th
    $49,000
    50th (median)
    $53,910
    75th
    $60,440
    90th
    $63,730

    Waterloo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,916 2023 • Census ACS
    Agricultural Inspectors salary vs area income 78% Median Agricultural Inspectors salary is 22% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $61,280
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $60,180
    Louisiana $60,170
    Cedar Rapids, IA $58,480
    Visalia, CA $57,880
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $55,970

    Related occupations in Waterloo, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Agricultural Equipment Operators $47,730
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $29,170
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $51,840

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Agricultural Inspectors make per hour in Waterloo?

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Inspectors in Waterloo, IA is $25.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.64 or more per hour.

    Is Waterloo above or below average for Agricultural Inspectors salaries?

    The median Agricultural Inspectors salary in Waterloo, IA 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 Waterloo?

    Entry-level Agricultural Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $42,020 per year in Waterloo, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,000.