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Aerospace Engineers vs. Agricultural Inspectors: Who Earns More?

Aerospace Engineerss out-earn Agricultural Inspectorss by $84K a year at the national median, per BLS OEWS May 2024. Aerospace Engineerss land at $134,830 and Agricultural Inspectorss at $50,990. The education gap is real: aerospace engineer programs typically require bachelor's degree, while agricultural inspector programs require no formal educational credential. Top-paying state for Aerospace Engineerss is District of Columbia ($175,350); for Agricultural Inspectorss it's Michigan ($72,300).

Aerospace Engineers
Agricultural Inspectors
Median salary
$134,830
$50,990
Hourly rate
$64.82/hr
$24.51/hr
Entry level (10th %)
$85,350
$37,440
Senior level (90th %)
$205,850
$80,240
Education required
Bachelor's degree
No formal educational credential
U.S. employment
68,440
12,090
Job growth (10-year)
N/A
N/A
Category
Engineering
Farming & Fishing
Top-paying state
District of Columbia
Michigan

Pay by state

States where both occupations have BLS data, sorted by Aerospace Engineers median pay.

State
Aerospace Engineers
Agricultural Inspectors
Washington
$158,600
$62,560
Maryland
$158,220
$57,200
Iowa
$150,010
$53,910
Minnesota
$147,940
$68,330
Vermont
$140,520
$61,080
Hawaii
$134,910
$60,900
Ohio
$134,230
$65,750
Virginia
$132,160
$52,950
New Jersey
$128,400
$59,510
New York
$125,270
$71,710
Illinois
$122,540
$54,720
Louisiana
$121,430
$60,170
Michigan
$115,540
$72,300
Oregon
$112,460
$53,090
Wisconsin
$75,790
$52,580

Source: BLS OEWS May 2024. Highlighted value is higher in each row.

Common questions

Who earns more, Aerospace Engineerss or Agricultural Inspectorss?

Aerospace Engineerss earn more nationally. The median is $134,830 for Aerospace Engineerss versus $50,990 for Agricultural Inspectorss, a difference of $84K. Per BLS OEWS May 2024.

Which has better job growth, Aerospace Engineers or Agricultural Inspectors?

BLS Employment Projections data is not available for one or both occupations. Check the individual career pages for current outlook figures.

Which requires more education, Aerospace Engineers or Agricultural Inspectors?

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

Where do Aerospace Engineerss get paid the most?

District of Columbia is the top-paying state for Aerospace Engineerss at $175,350/year, per BLS OEWS May 2024. Major metro areas within that state typically pay even more than the state average.

How does Aerospace Engineers vs. Agricultural Inspectors pay differ by state?

The gap varies significantly by state. In Washington, Aerospace Engineerss earn $158,600 vs. $62,560 for Agricultural Inspectorss. See the state comparison table on this page for the full picture.

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