Agricultural Inspectors pay range in Indianapolis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,770 a year or less, while the top 10% make $63,810 or more. The middle half of agricultural inspectors in Indianapolis earn between $35,780 and $51,370.
- $36K10th
- $36K25th
- $36KMedian
- $51K75th
- $64K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $45,740 | $3,812 | $21.99 |
| Median | $36,280 | $3,023 | $17.44 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $35,780 | $2,982 | $17.20 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $51,370 | $4,281 | $24.70 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Agricultural Inspectors pay in Indianapolis vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Agricultural inspectors in Indianapolis earn 12% less than the Indiana average ($52,150) and 17% less than the U.S. average ($54,910). At the median the gap is -27% against the U.S. median of $49,940.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | $45,740 | $36,280 | $35,770 | $63,810 | 70 |
| 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 Indianapolis
On the average salary of $45,740, a single filer in Indianapolis takes home about $36,686 a year, or $3,057 a month and $1,411 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%).
Is Indianapolis a good place for agricultural inspectors? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Indianapolis area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.7), so the average $45,740 buys what about $47,797 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Indianapolis ($49,340). A typical home costs $295,921, or 6.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Agricultural Inspectors salary in other Indiana cities
Indianapolis ranks 3rd of 3 Indiana metro areas for this job; Fort Wayne pays the most ($60,920).
- 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 Indianapolis: questions
How much do agricultural inspectors make an hour in Indianapolis?
$21.99 an hour on average, and $17.44 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level agricultural inspectors salary in Indianapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,770 a year and the 25th percentile is $35,780, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the agricultural inspectors take-home pay in Indianapolis?
About $36,686 a year ($3,057 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $45,740. Includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%).
Do agricultural inspectors earn more in Indianapolis than elsewhere?
The average here is 17% 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 Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN (26900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 12.8%.
- 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 Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.67, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.67).
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