Agricultural Inspectors pay range in Memphis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $40,330 a year or less, while the top 10% make $61,110 or more. The middle half of agricultural inspectors in Memphis earn between $40,330 and $49,940.
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median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $49,180 | $4,098 | $23.64 |
| Median | $49,940 | $4,162 | $24.01 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $40,330 | $3,361 | $19.39 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $49,940 | $4,162 | $24.01 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Agricultural Inspectors pay in Memphis vs. Tennessee and the U.S.
Agricultural inspectors in Memphis earn about the same as the Tennessee average ($49,440) and 10% less than the U.S. average ($54,910). At the median the gap is +0% against the U.S. median of $49,940.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | $49,180 | $49,940 | $40,330 | $61,110 | 70 |
| Tennessee | $49,440 | $47,840 | $40,580 | $61,110 | 410 |
| 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 Memphis
On the average salary of $49,180, a single filer in Memphis takes home about $41,696 a year, or $3,475 a month and $1,604 every two weeks. Taxes take 15% of gross pay.
The Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in TN | $41,696 | $3,475 |
| Working in MS | $40,461 | $3,372 |
| Working in AR | $40,364 | $3,364 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Memphis a good place for agricultural inspectors? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Memphis area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.2), so the average $49,180 buys what about $53,353 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Memphis ($46,890). A typical home costs $247,229, or 5.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Agricultural Inspectors salary in nearby metro areas
- Little Rock, AR$42,650
- Jackson, MS$41,610
- St. Louis, MO$60,440
- Jefferson City, MO$56,620
- Louisville, KY$48,670
- Atlanta, GA$49,120
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 Memphis: questions
How much do agricultural inspectors make an hour in Memphis?
$23.65 an hour on average, and $24.01 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level agricultural inspectors salary in Memphis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $40,330 a year and the 25th percentile is $40,330, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the agricultural inspectors take-home pay in Memphis?
About $41,696 a year ($3,475 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $49,180. Tennessee has no state income tax.
Do agricultural inspectors earn more in Memphis than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% less 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 Memphis, TN-MS-AR (32820). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.4%.
- 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 no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.23, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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