The median pay for a agricultural inspectors in Maine is $49,440/year ($23.77/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $43K at the entry level to $61K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Maine. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Agricultural Inspectors salary percentiles in Maine: 10th percentile $43,120, 25th percentile $44,640, median $49,440, 75th percentile $60,880, 90th percentile $60,880. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level agricultural inspectors (10th percentile) start around $43K. Mid-career wages sit at $49K. Top earners bring in $61K or more, a $18K spread from bottom to top.
How much do agricultural inspectors make in Maine?▼
The median is $49,440 a year, that works out to about $24 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $43,120, and experienced agricultural inspectors can clear $60,880. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $49K enough to live in Maine?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,304/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,281/month, which eats 38.8% 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 Maine?▼
Maine 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 $50,604 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.
