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Administrative Services Managers vs. Agricultural Inspectors: Who Earns More?

Administrative Services Managers out-earn Agricultural Inspectors by $64K a year at the national median, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Administrative Services Managers land at $114,130 and Agricultural Inspectors at $49,940. The education gap is real: administrative services manager programs typically require bachelor's degree, while agricultural inspector programs require no formal educational credential. Top-paying state for Administrative Services Managers is Colorado ($157,000); for Agricultural Inspectors it's Minnesota ($77,150).

Administrative Services Managers
Agricultural Inspectors
Median salary
$114,130
$49,940
Hourly rate
$54.87/hr
$24.01/hr
Entry level (10th %)
$67,100
$37,020
Senior level (90th %)
$207,720
$79,580
Education required
Bachelor's degree
No formal educational credential
U.S. employment
263,960
14,410
Job growth (10-year)
4.6%
1.5%
Category
Management
Farming & Fishing
Top-paying state
Colorado
Minnesota

Pay by state

States where both occupations have BLS data, sorted by Administrative Services Managers median pay.

State
Administrative Services Managers
Agricultural Inspectors
New York
$142,280
$73,920
Minnesota
$137,290
$77,150
Washington
$130,630
$62,880
Utah
$123,700
$53,930
Maryland
$115,550
$58,160
Hawaii
$110,840
$60,650
Wisconsin
$108,450
$53,640
Michigan
$108,210
$65,730
Illinois
$106,860
$62,000
Nebraska
$105,720
$55,090
Pennsylvania
$105,640
$55,650
Ohio
$101,500
$69,280
Louisiana
$99,210
$63,130
Vermont
$97,040
$63,630
North Dakota
$94,320
$57,590

Source: BLS OEWS May 2025. Highlighted value is higher in each row.

Common questions

Who earns more, Administrative Services Managers or Agricultural Inspectors?

Administrative Services Managers earn more nationally. The median is $114,130 for Administrative Services Managers versus $49,940 for Agricultural Inspectors, a difference of $64K. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.

Which has better job growth, Administrative Services Managers or Agricultural Inspectors?

Administrative Services Managers has the better 10-year outlook at 4.6% projected growth, compared to 1.5% for the other field. Both are from BLS Employment Projections.

Which requires more education, Administrative Services Managers or Agricultural Inspectors?

Administrative Services Managers typically requires bachelor's degree. Agricultural Inspectors requires no formal educational credential. Education requirements vary by employer and state licensing board.

Where do Administrative Services Managers get paid the most?

Colorado is the top-paying state for Administrative Services Managers at $157,000/year, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Major metro areas within that state typically pay even more than the state average.

How does Administrative Services Managers vs. Agricultural Inspectors pay differ by state?

The gap varies significantly by state. In New York, Administrative Services Managers earn $142,280 vs. $73,920 for Agricultural Inspectors. See the state comparison table on this page for the full picture.

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