45-2011

Agricultural Inspectors

Role Overview

Inspect agricultural commodities, processing equipment, and facilities, and fish and logging operations, to ensure compliance with regulations and laws governing health, quality, and safety.

Recommended Majors

Agricultural and Food Products Processing.

Related Careers

Agricultural Equipment Operators Agricultural Inspectors Agricultural Workers Agricultural Workers, All Other Animal Breeders Animal Breeders

Salary by State (top paying)

State	Median salary
Michigan	$72,300
New York	$71,710
Minnesota	$68,330
Ohio	$65,750
Delaware	$64,730
Washington	$62,560
Vermont	$61,080
Hawaii	$60,900
Louisiana	$60,170
New Jersey	$59,510
Maryland	$57,200
Colorado	$56,310
North Dakota	$55,840
Illinois	$54,720
Iowa	$53,910

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the job outlook for this career?

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BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), BLS Employment Projections.

Median Annual Salary

$50,990

Projected Growth (10yr)

+1.5%

Avg. annual openings

2.2k

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