Agricultural Inspectors Salary in Yakima, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yakima, WA

Median annual salary $61,050 +19.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.35
10th percentile $39,560
90th percentile $75,940
Employed locally 110
National median $50,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,560
    25th
    $44,220
    50th (median)
    $61,050
    75th
    $62,560
    90th
    $75,940

    Yakima economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Agricultural Inspectors salary vs area income 90% Median Agricultural Inspectors salary is 10% 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
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $81,120
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $79,250
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $70,430
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $64,870
    Delaware $64,730
    Washington $62,560

    Related occupations in Yakima, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products $34,840
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $34,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $46,240
    Agricultural Equipment Operators $39,910
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $39,560

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Agricultural Inspectors make per hour in Yakima?

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Inspectors in Yakima, WA is $29.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.25 or more per hour.

    Is Yakima above or below average for Agricultural Inspectors salaries?

    The median Agricultural Inspectors salary in Yakima, WA is 19.7% 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 Yakima?

    Entry-level Agricultural Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $39,560 per year in Yakima, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,220.