Agricultural Inspectors Salary in Texas

Agricultural inspectors in Texas earn the most in Houston (average $76,710 a year) and the least in Dallas ($62,380), across the 2 Texas metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the agricultural inspectors average at $57,610 and the median at $49,940 for 590 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $54,910.

Agricultural Inspectors average salary by city in Texas

Houston$76,710
Dallas$62,380

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Houston	$76,710	$82,200	$65,290	$62,795	99
Dallas	$62,380	$51,170	$47,120	$52,302	103

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Texas has no state income tax. 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 Texas

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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