Agricultural Inspectors pay range in Minneapolis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $59,950 a year or less, while the top 10% make $97,860 or more. The middle half of agricultural inspectors in Minneapolis earn between $71,090 and $94,580.
- $60K10th
- $71K25th
- $85KMedian
- $95K75th
- $98K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $81,030 | $6,752 | $38.96 |
| Median | $84,910 | $7,076 | $40.82 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $71,090 | $5,924 | $34.18 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $94,580 | $7,882 | $45.47 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Agricultural Inspectors pay in Minneapolis vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
Agricultural inspectors in Minneapolis earn 7% more than the Minnesota average ($75,380) and 48% more than the U.S. average ($54,910). At the median the gap is +70% against the U.S. median of $49,940.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | $81,030 | $84,910 | $59,950 | $97,860 | 130 |
| Minnesota | $75,380 | $77,150 | $53,290 | $97,860 | 180 |
| 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 Minneapolis
On the average salary of $81,030, a single filer in Minneapolis takes home about $61,848 a year, or $5,154 a month and $2,379 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
The Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WI | $62,533 | $5,211 |
| Working in MN | $61,848 | $5,154 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Is Minneapolis a good place for agricultural inspectors? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Minneapolis area are 5% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 104.8), so the average $81,030 buys what about $77,302 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Minneapolis ($59,320). A typical home costs $393,774, or 4.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Agricultural Inspectors salary in nearby metro areas
- Cedar Rapids, IA$62,050
- Madison, WI$57,100
- Sioux City, IA$54,200
- Des Moines, IA$60,750
- Omaha, NE$55,170
- Lincoln, NE$47,820
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 Minneapolis: questions
How much do agricultural inspectors make an hour in Minneapolis?
$38.96 an hour on average, and $40.82 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level agricultural inspectors salary in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $59,950 a year and the 25th percentile is $71,090, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the agricultural inspectors take-home pay in Minneapolis?
About $61,848 a year ($5,154 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $81,030. Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Do agricultural inspectors earn more in Minneapolis than elsewhere?
The average here is 48% 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 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI (33460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.3%.
- 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 (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.69, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.69).
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