Agricultural Inspectors pay range in Portland
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,890 a year or less, while the top 10% make $84,970 or more. The middle half of agricultural inspectors in Portland earn between $55,620 and $76,600.
- $47K10th
- $56K25th
- $66KMedian
- $77K75th
- $85K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $65,710 | $5,476 | $31.59 |
| Median | $65,520 | $5,460 | $31.50 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $55,620 | $4,635 | $26.74 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $76,600 | $6,383 | $36.83 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Agricultural Inspectors pay in Portland vs. Oregon and the U.S.
Agricultural inspectors in Portland earn 21% more than the Oregon average ($54,350) and 20% more than the U.S. average ($54,910). At the median the gap is +31% against the U.S. median of $49,940.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | $65,710 | $65,520 | $46,890 | $84,970 | 60 |
| Oregon | $54,350 | $53,060 | $43,450 | $68,040 | 110 |
| 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 Portland
On the average salary of $65,710, a single filer in Portland takes home about $50,285 a year, or $4,190 a month and $1,934 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
The Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WA | $54,978 | $4,581 |
| Working in OR | $50,285 | $4,190 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
Is Portland a good place for agricultural inspectors? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Portland area are 5% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 105.4), so the average $65,710 buys what about $62,331 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Portland ($60,690). A typical home costs $552,022, or 8.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Agricultural Inspectors salary in nearby metro areas
- Longview, WA$57,920
- Yakima, WA$59,550
- Seattle, WA$66,080
- Kennewick, WA$62,600
- Wenatchee, WA$59,060
- Boise, ID$52,740
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 Portland: questions
How much do agricultural inspectors make an hour in Portland?
$31.59 an hour on average, and $31.50 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level agricultural inspectors salary in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,890 a year and the 25th percentile is $55,620, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the agricultural inspectors take-home pay in Portland?
About $50,285 a year ($4,190 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $65,710. Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
Do agricultural inspectors earn more in Portland 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 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA (38900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.2%.
- 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). Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.53, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.53).
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