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Agricultural Inspectors vs. Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse: Who Earns More?

Agricultural Inspectors out-earn Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse by $14K a year at the national median, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Agricultural Inspectors land at $49,940 and Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse at $35,660. The education gap is real: agricultural inspector programs typically require no formal educational credential, while farmworkers and laborers, crop, nursery, and greenhouse programs require no formal educational credential. Top-paying state for Agricultural Inspectors is Minnesota ($77,150); for Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse it's Wyoming ($55,180).

Agricultural Inspectors
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse
Median salary
$49,940
$35,660
Hourly rate
$24.01/hr
$17.15/hr
Entry level (10th %)
$37,020
$32,900
Senior level (90th %)
$79,580
$45,690
Education required
No formal educational credential
No formal educational credential
U.S. employment
14,410
265,500
Job growth (10-year)
1.5%
-3.3%
Category
Farming & Fishing
Farming & Fishing
Top-paying state
Minnesota
Wyoming

Pay by state

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

State
Agricultural Inspectors
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse
Minnesota
$77,150
$38,080
New York
$73,920
$40,930
Ohio
$69,280
$37,470
Michigan
$65,730
$38,680
Washington
$62,880
$39,170
Illinois
$62,000
$41,050
Maryland
$58,160
$38,420
Nebraska
$55,090
$39,530
Kansas
$51,630
$37,020
Colorado
$50,430
$38,170
Iowa
$49,600
$37,590
Massachusetts
$46,510
$38,220
Maine
$41,760
$39,060
New Jersey
$41,520
$37,710
Wyoming
$36,670
$55,180

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

Common questions

Who earns more, Agricultural Inspectors or Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse?

Agricultural Inspectors earn more nationally. The median is $49,940 for Agricultural Inspectors versus $35,660 for Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse, a difference of $14K. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.

Which has better job growth, Agricultural Inspectors or Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse?

Agricultural Inspectors has the better 10-year outlook at 1.5% projected growth, compared to -3.3% for the other field. Both are from BLS Employment Projections.

Which requires more education, Agricultural Inspectors or Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse?

Agricultural Inspectors typically requires no formal educational credential. Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse 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. Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse pay differ by state?

The gap varies significantly by state. In Minnesota, Agricultural Inspectors earn $77,150 vs. $38,080 for Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse. See the state comparison table on this page for the full picture.

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