Agricultural Inspectors Salary in Western North Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $50,640 -0.7% vs national
Median hourly $24.35
10th percentile $42,260
90th percentile $67,140
Employed locally 30
National median $50,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,260
    25th
    $45,230
    50th (median)
    $50,640
    75th
    $63,580
    90th
    $67,140

    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 Western North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$32,880
    Logging Equipment Operators$46,570
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals$34,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers$51,570

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Agricultural Inspectors make per hour in Western North Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Inspectors in Western North Carolina is $24.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.37 or more per hour.

    Is Western North Carolina above or below average for Agricultural Inspectors salaries?

    The median Agricultural Inspectors salary in Western North Carolina is 0.7% 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 Western North Carolina?

    Entry-level Agricultural Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $42,260 per year in Western North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,230.