Agricultural Inspectors Salary in California
The median pay for a agricultural inspectors in California is $51,490/year ($24.76/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $38K at the entry level to $95K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across California. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $51K get you in California?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, California
Entry-level agricultural inspectors (10th percentile) start around $38K. Mid-career wages sit at $51K. Top earners bring in $95K or more, a $57K spread from bottom to top.
Agricultural Inspectors salary by metro in California
11 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $100K | +94% | 40 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles | $94K | +83% | 30 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $90K | +75% | 80 |
| Stockton-Lodi | $71K | +38% | 30 |
| Modesto | $70K | +36% | 50 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $63K | +23% | 560 |
| Visalia | $58K | +12% | 90 |
| Fresno | $57K | +11% | 240 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $46K | -11% | 190 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $43K | -16% | 340 |
| Bakersfield-Delano | $41K | -20% | 50 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do agricultural inspectors make in California?
The median is $51,490 a year, that works out to about $25 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $38,370, and experienced agricultural inspectors can clear $95,360. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $51K enough to live in California?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,503/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $2,471/month, which eats 70.5% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a agricultural inspectors salary go in California?
California has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median agricultural inspectors salary is worth about $48,511 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do agricultural inspectors get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.