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Agricultural Inspectors Salary in South Carolina

The median pay for a agricultural inspectors in South Carolina is $49,000/year ($23.56/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $38K at the entry level to $67K for experienced workers.

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

$49K
Median annual
$23.56/hr
Hourly rate
$38K
Entry level (10th %)
$67K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $49K get you in South Carolina?

Estimated monthly take-home$3,325/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,263/mo
Rent as % of take-home38% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$52,592/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$2,062/mo

About agricultural inspectors

Education: No formal educational credential
U.S. employed: 12,090
South Carolina employed: 80
Category: Farming & Fishing

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, South Carolina

Bar chart showing Agricultural Inspectors salary percentiles in South Carolina: 10th percentile $38,490, 25th percentile $39,990, median $49,000, 75th percentile $60,440, 90th percentile $67,140. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$38K25th$40KMedian$49K75th$60K90th$67K
Bar chart showing Agricultural Inspectors salary percentiles in South Carolina: 10th percentile $38,490, 25th percentile $39,990, median $49,000, 75th percentile $60,440, 90th percentile $67,140. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level agricultural inspectors (10th percentile) start around $38K. Mid-career wages sit at $49K. Top earners bring in $67K or more, a $29K spread from bottom to top.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do agricultural inspectors make in South Carolina?

The median is $49,000 a year, that works out to about $24 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $38,490, and experienced agricultural inspectors can clear $67,140. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $49K enough to live in South Carolina?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,325/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,263/month, which eats 38% 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 South Carolina?

South 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 $52,592 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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