Agricultural Inspectors pay range in Atlanta
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,800 a year or less, while the top 10% make $68,680 or more. The middle half of agricultural inspectors in Atlanta earn between $42,560 and $56,850.
- $35K10th
- $43K25th
- $47KMedian
- $57K75th
- $69K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $49,120 | $4,093 | $23.62 |
| Median | $46,720 | $3,893 | $22.46 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $42,560 | $3,547 | $20.46 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $56,850 | $4,738 | $27.33 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Agricultural Inspectors pay in Atlanta vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Agricultural inspectors in Atlanta earn 13% more than the Georgia average ($43,310) and 11% less than the U.S. average ($54,910). At the median the gap is -6% against the U.S. median of $49,940.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | $49,120 | $46,720 | $34,800 | $68,680 | 230 |
| Georgia | $43,310 | $41,460 | $31,050 | $58,160 | 1,390 |
| 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 Atlanta
On the average salary of $49,120, a single filer in Atlanta takes home about $39,945 a year, or $3,329 a month and $1,536 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Atlanta a good place for agricultural inspectors? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Atlanta area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.1), so the average $49,120 buys what about $49,092 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Atlanta ($51,170). A typical home costs $382,938, or 7.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Agricultural Inspectors salary in other Georgia cities
Atlanta ranks 1st of 4 Georgia metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Atlanta$49,120
- Macon$46,180
- Augusta$44,370
- Gainesville$42,290
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 Atlanta: questions
How much do agricultural inspectors make an hour in Atlanta?
$23.62 an hour on average, and $22.46 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level agricultural inspectors salary in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,800 a year and the 25th percentile is $42,560, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the agricultural inspectors take-home pay in Atlanta?
About $39,945 a year ($3,329 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $49,120.
Do agricultural inspectors earn more in Atlanta than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% 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 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA (12060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.0%.
- 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 state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.86, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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