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Agricultural Inspectors Salary in Virginia

The median pay for a agricultural inspectors in Virginia is $52,950/year ($25.46/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $40K at the entry level to $67K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Virginia. Jump to a metro for precise data:

$53K
Median annual
$25.46/hr
Hourly rate
$40K
Entry level (10th %)
$67K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $53K get you in Virginia?

Estimated monthly take-home$3,505/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,646/mo
Rent as % of take-home47% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$55,860/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$1,859/mo

About agricultural inspectors

Education: No formal educational credential
U.S. employed: 12,090
Virginia employed: 250
Category: Farming & Fishing

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Virginia

Bar chart showing Agricultural Inspectors salary percentiles in Virginia: 10th percentile $39,560, 25th percentile $44,090, median $52,950, 75th percentile $60,730, 90th percentile $66,760. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$40K25th$44KMedian$53K75th$61K90th$67K
Bar chart showing Agricultural Inspectors salary percentiles in Virginia: 10th percentile $39,560, 25th percentile $44,090, median $52,950, 75th percentile $60,730, 90th percentile $66,760. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level agricultural inspectors (10th percentile) start around $40K. Mid-career wages sit at $53K. Top earners bring in $67K or more, a $27K spread from bottom to top.

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Agricultural Inspectors salary by metro in Virginia

1 metro area with BLS data, ranked by median pay

Metro areaMedian salaryvs. stateEmployment
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk$44K-18%80

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Frequently asked questions

How much do agricultural inspectors make in Virginia?

The median is $52,950 a year, that works out to about $25 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $39,560, and experienced agricultural inspectors can clear $66,760. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $53K enough to live in Virginia?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,505/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,646/month, which eats 47% 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 Virginia?

Virginia 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 $55,860 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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