Agricultural Inspectors pay range in Grand Rapids
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $50,540 a year or less, while the top 10% make $92,600 or more. The middle half of agricultural inspectors in Grand Rapids earn between $53,580 and $75,920.
- $51K10th
- $54K25th
- $64KMedian
- $76K75th
- $93K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $66,140 | $5,512 | $31.80 |
| Median | $64,110 | $5,342 | $30.82 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $53,580 | $4,465 | $25.76 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $75,920 | $6,327 | $36.50 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Agricultural Inspectors pay in Grand Rapids vs. Michigan and the U.S.
Agricultural inspectors in Grand Rapids earn 6% less than the Michigan average ($70,600) and 20% more than the U.S. average ($54,910). At the median the gap is +28% against the U.S. median of $49,940.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids | $66,140 | $64,110 | $50,540 | $92,600 | 50 |
| Michigan | $70,600 | $65,730 | $49,460 | $92,600 | 320 |
| 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 Grand Rapids
On the average salary of $66,140, a single filer in Grand Rapids takes home about $51,854 a year, or $4,321 a month and $1,994 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Grand Rapids's local income tax (1.5%).
Is Grand Rapids a good place for agricultural inspectors? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Grand Rapids area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.5), so the average $66,140 buys what about $69,223 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Grand Rapids ($47,570). A typical home costs $359,923, or 5.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Agricultural Inspectors salary in other Michigan cities
Grand Rapids ranks 2nd of 2 Michigan metro areas for this job; Detroit pays the most ($75,870).
- Detroit$75,870
- Grand Rapids$66,140
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 Grand Rapids: questions
How much do agricultural inspectors make an hour in Grand Rapids?
$31.80 an hour on average, and $30.82 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level agricultural inspectors salary in Grand Rapids?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $50,540 a year and the 25th percentile is $53,580, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the agricultural inspectors take-home pay in Grand Rapids?
About $51,854 a year ($4,321 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $66,140. Includes Grand Rapids's local income tax (1.5%).
Do agricultural inspectors earn more in Grand Rapids than elsewhere?
The average here is 20% 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 Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI (24340). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.5%.
- 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 Grand Rapids's local income tax (1.5%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.95, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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