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Agricultural Inspectors vs. Aircraft Service Attendants: Who Earns More?

Agricultural Inspectors out-earn Aircraft Service Attendants by $9K a year at the national median, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Agricultural Inspectors land at $49,940 and Aircraft Service Attendants at $40,450. The education gap is real: agricultural inspector programs typically require no formal educational credential, while aircraft service attendant programs require no formal educational credential. Top-paying state for Agricultural Inspectors is Minnesota ($77,150); for Aircraft Service Attendants it's Maryland ($71,740).

Agricultural Inspectors
Aircraft Service Attendants
Median salary
$49,940
$40,450
Hourly rate
$24.01/hr
$19.45/hr
Entry level (10th %)
$37,020
$33,830
Senior level (90th %)
$79,580
$57,610
Education required
No formal educational credential
No formal educational credential
U.S. employment
14,410
31,300
Job growth (10-year)
1.5%
5.1%
Category
Farming & Fishing
Transportation
Top-paying state
Minnesota
Maryland

Pay by state

States where both occupations have BLS data, sorted by Agricultural Inspectors median pay.

State
Agricultural Inspectors
Aircraft Service Attendants
Minnesota
$77,150
$46,930
New York
$73,920
$44,600
Washington
$62,880
$50,520
Hawaii
$60,650
$53,770
Maryland
$58,160
$71,740
North Dakota
$57,590
$44,320
Utah
$53,930
$46,900
California
$53,620
$46,800
New Mexico
$52,450
$45,280
Kansas
$51,630
$45,960
Colorado
$50,430
$44,500
Tennessee
$47,840
$56,620
Massachusetts
$46,510
$44,190
Arizona
$45,700
$43,780
New Jersey
$41,520
$46,210

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

Common questions

Who earns more, Agricultural Inspectors or Aircraft Service Attendants?

Agricultural Inspectors earn more nationally. The median is $49,940 for Agricultural Inspectors versus $40,450 for Aircraft Service Attendants, a difference of $9K. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.

Which has better job growth, Agricultural Inspectors or Aircraft Service Attendants?

Aircraft Service Attendants has the better 10-year outlook at 5.1% projected growth, compared to 1.5% for the other field. Both are from BLS Employment Projections.

Which requires more education, Agricultural Inspectors or Aircraft Service Attendants?

Agricultural Inspectors typically requires no formal educational credential. Aircraft Service Attendants requires no formal educational credential. Education requirements vary by employer and state licensing board.

Where do Agricultural Inspectors get paid the most?

Minnesota is the top-paying state for Agricultural Inspectors at $77,150/year, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Major metro areas within that state typically pay even more than the state average.

How does Agricultural Inspectors vs. Aircraft Service Attendants pay differ by state?

The gap varies significantly by state. In Minnesota, Agricultural Inspectors earn $77,150 vs. $46,930 for Aircraft Service Attendants. See the state comparison table on this page for the full picture.

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