Agricultural Inspectors pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,490 a year or less, while the top 10% make $77,870 or more. The middle half of agricultural inspectors in Washington earn between $56,720 and $70,470.
- $45K10th
- $57K25th
- $64KMedian
- $70K75th
- $78K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $62,920 | $5,243 | $30.25 |
| Median | $63,970 | $5,331 | $30.75 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $56,720 | $4,727 | $27.27 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $70,470 | $5,872 | $33.88 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Agricultural Inspectors pay in Washington vs. Washington, D.C. and the U.S.
Agricultural inspectors in Washington earn 15% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $62,920 | $63,970 | $45,490 | $77,870 | 30 |
| 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 Washington
On the average salary of $62,920, a single filer in Washington takes home about $50,093 a year, or $4,174 a month and $1,927 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $50,744 | $4,229 |
| Working in DC | $50,093 | $4,174 |
| Working in MD | $49,959 | $4,163 |
| Working in VA | $49,932 | $4,161 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for agricultural inspectors? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $62,920 buys what about $57,786 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 9.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Agricultural Inspectors salary in nearby metro areas
- Baltimore, MD$59,450
- Harrisonburg, VA$47,520
- Harrisburg, PA$66,580
- Lebanon, PA$47,830
- Philadelphia, PA$60,610
- Virginia Beach, VA$48,610
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 Washington: questions
How much do agricultural inspectors make an hour in Washington?
$30.25 an hour on average, and $30.76 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level agricultural inspectors salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,490 a year and the 25th percentile is $56,720, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the agricultural inspectors take-home pay in Washington?
About $50,093 a year ($4,174 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $62,920.
Do agricultural inspectors earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% 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 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.9%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.10, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.10).
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