Agricultural Inspectors Salary in Iowa

Agricultural inspectors in Iowa earn the most in Cedar Rapids (average $62,050 a year) and the least in Sioux City ($54,200), across the 3 Iowa metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the agricultural inspectors average at $56,410 and the median at $49,600 for 560 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $54,910.

Agricultural Inspectors average salary by city in Iowa

Cedar Rapids$62,050
Des Moines$60,750
Sioux City$54,200

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Cedar Rapids	$62,050	$58,480	$48,050	$50,291	89
Des Moines	$60,750	$57,080	$48,800	$49,296	92
Sioux City	$54,200	$49,490	$49,490	$44,282	86

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Iowa school district surtaxes (a percentage of state tax in some districts) are not included. 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 Iowa

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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