Agricultural Inspectors pay range in Fort Wayne
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $41,860 a year or less, while the top 10% make $76,030 or more. The middle half of agricultural inspectors in Fort Wayne earn between $53,330 and $72,000.
- $42K10th
- $53K25th
- $61KMedian
- $72K75th
- $76K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $60,920 | $5,077 | $29.29 |
| Median | $61,440 | $5,120 | $29.54 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $53,330 | $4,444 | $25.64 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $72,000 | $6,000 | $34.62 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Agricultural Inspectors pay in Fort Wayne vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Agricultural inspectors in Fort Wayne earn 17% more than the Indiana average ($52,150) and 11% more than the U.S. average ($54,910). At the median the gap is +23% against the U.S. median of $49,940.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Wayne | $60,920 | $61,440 | $41,860 | $76,030 | 30 |
| Indiana | $52,150 | $48,560 | $34,110 | $74,740 | 480 |
| 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 Fort Wayne
On the average salary of $60,920, a single filer in Fort Wayne takes home about $48,379 a year, or $4,032 a month and $1,861 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Fort Wayne's local income tax (1.59%).
Is Fort Wayne a good place for agricultural inspectors? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Fort Wayne area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.6), so the average $60,920 buys what about $65,808 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Fort Wayne ($47,700). A typical home costs $259,816, or 4.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Agricultural Inspectors salary in other Indiana cities
Fort Wayne ranks 1st of 3 Indiana metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Fort Wayne$60,920
- Lafayette$51,270
- Indianapolis$45,740
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 Fort Wayne: questions
How much do agricultural inspectors make an hour in Fort Wayne?
$29.29 an hour on average, and $29.54 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level agricultural inspectors salary in Fort Wayne?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $41,860 a year and the 25th percentile is $53,330, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the agricultural inspectors take-home pay in Fort Wayne?
About $48,379 a year ($4,032 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $60,920. Includes Fort Wayne's local income tax (1.59%).
Do agricultural inspectors earn more in Fort Wayne than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% more 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 Fort Wayne, IN (23060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.6%.
- 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 (2025 rules). Includes Fort Wayne's local income tax (1.59%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.45, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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