Agricultural Inspectors Salary in Indiana

Agricultural inspectors in Indiana earn the most in Fort Wayne (average $60,920 a year) and the least in Indianapolis ($45,740), across the 3 Indiana metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the agricultural inspectors average at $52,150 and the median at $48,560 for 480 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $54,910.

Agricultural Inspectors average salary by city in Indiana

Fort Wayne$60,920
Lafayette$51,270
Indianapolis$45,740

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Fort Wayne	$60,920	$61,440	$53,330	$48,379	93
Lafayette	$51,270	$48,140	$48,140	$41,224	93
Indianapolis	$45,740	$36,280	$35,780	$36,686	96

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Fort Wayne's local income tax (1.59%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Agricultural Inspectors salary in other states

Agricultural Inspectors salary by city and state

More about pay in Indiana

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.
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.

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