Agricultural Inspectors Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$50,990
↑ 23.2% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Agricultural Inspectors — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Agricultural Inspectors — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 23.2% since 2011 ($41,390 → $50,990)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $50,990
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 2.7% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -16%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $50,990 | +6.2% |
| 2023 | $48,010 | +7.4% |
| 2022 | $44,720 | -0.9% |
| 2021 | $45,140 | -3.3% |
| 2020 | $46,700 | +2.7% |
| 2019 | $45,490 | +3.1% |
| 2018 | $44,140 | +1.7% |
| 2017 | $43,390 | +1.4% |
| 2016 | $42,800 | -1.3% |
| 2015 | $43,380 | +0.7% |
| 2014 | $43,090 | +1.0% |
| 2013 | $42,680 | +1.2% |
| 2012 | $42,160 | +1.9% |
| 2011 | $41,390 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.