Agricultural Inspectors Salary in Michigan

Agricultural inspectors in Michigan earn the most in Detroit (average $75,870 a year) and the least in Grand Rapids ($66,140), across the 2 Michigan metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the agricultural inspectors average at $70,600 and the median at $65,730 for 320 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $54,910.

Agricultural Inspectors average salary by city in Michigan

Detroit$75,870
Grand Rapids$66,140

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Detroit	$75,870	$83,120	$56,170	$57,545	100
Grand Rapids	$66,140	$64,110	$53,580	$51,854	96

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Detroit's local income tax (2.4%). 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 Michigan

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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