Agricultural Inspectors pay range in Tampa
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,790 a year or less, while the top 10% make $59,790 or more. The middle half of agricultural inspectors in Tampa earn between $35,570 and $49,940.
- $32K10th
- $36K25th
- $44KMedian
- $50K75th
- $60K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $45,240 | $3,770 | $21.75 |
| Median | $43,990 | $3,666 | $21.15 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $35,570 | $2,964 | $17.10 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $49,940 | $4,162 | $24.01 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Agricultural Inspectors pay in Tampa vs. Florida and the U.S.
Agricultural inspectors in Tampa earn about the same as the Florida average ($46,110) and 18% less than the U.S. average ($54,910). At the median the gap is -12% against the U.S. median of $49,940.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa | $45,240 | $43,990 | $31,790 | $59,790 | 60 |
| Florida | $46,110 | $43,990 | $35,360 | $63,270 | 520 |
| United States | $54,910 | $49,940 | $37,020 | $79,580 | 14,410 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Agricultural Inspectors salary after taxes in Tampa
On the average salary of $45,240, a single filer in Tampa takes home about $38,530 a year, or $3,211 a month and $1,482 every two weeks. Taxes take 15% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Tampa a good place for agricultural inspectors? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Tampa area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.9), so the average $45,240 buys what about $44,841 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Tampa ($48,940). A typical home costs $360,738, or 8.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Agricultural Inspectors salary in other Florida cities
Tampa ranks 2nd of 3 Florida metro areas for this job; Miami pays the most ($48,450).
- Miami$48,450
- Tampa$45,240
- Gainesville$37,410
Highest-paying cities for agricultural inspectors
San Luis Obispo, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($89,430).
- San Luis Obispo, CA$89,430
- Minneapolis, MN$81,030
- Albany, NY$80,640
- Houston, TX$76,710
- Detroit, MI$75,870
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Agricultural Inspectors salary in Tampa: questions
How much do agricultural inspectors make an hour in Tampa?
$21.75 an hour on average, and $21.15 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level agricultural inspectors salary in Tampa?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,790 a year and the 25th percentile is $35,570, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the agricultural inspectors take-home pay in Tampa?
About $38,530 a year ($3,211 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $45,240. Florida has no state income tax.
Do agricultural inspectors earn more in Tampa than elsewhere?
The average here is 18% less than the U.S. average for this job ($54,910).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 45-2011; area Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL (45300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.7%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.46, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.46).
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