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Agricultural Inspectors Salary in North Carolina

The median pay for a agricultural inspectors in North Carolina is $45,670/year ($21.96/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $29K at the entry level to $67K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of North Carolina. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.

$46K
Median annual
$21.96/hr
Hourly rate
$29K
Entry level (10th %)
$67K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $46K get you in North Carolina?

Estimated monthly take-home$3,057/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,284/mo
Rent as % of take-home42% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$49,288/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$1,773/mo

About agricultural inspectors

Education: No formal educational credential
U.S. employed: 12,090
North Carolina employed: 300
Category: Farming & Fishing

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, North Carolina

Bar chart showing Agricultural Inspectors salary percentiles in North Carolina: 10th percentile $29,470, 25th percentile $40,420, median $45,670, 75th percentile $53,640, 90th percentile $67,140. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$29K25th$40KMedian$46K75th$54K90th$67K
Bar chart showing Agricultural Inspectors salary percentiles in North Carolina: 10th percentile $29,470, 25th percentile $40,420, median $45,670, 75th percentile $53,640, 90th percentile $67,140. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level agricultural inspectors (10th percentile) start around $29K. Mid-career wages sit at $46K. Top earners bring in $67K or more, a $38K spread from bottom to top.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do agricultural inspectors make in North Carolina?

The median is $45,670 a year, that works out to about $22 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $29,470, and experienced agricultural inspectors can clear $67,140. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $46K enough to live in North Carolina?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,057/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,284/month, which eats 42% 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 North Carolina?

North Carolina 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 $49,288 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.

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