Agricultural Inspectors pay in California
$60,610avg. a year
$29.14 an hour · 2,340 employed
Agricultural Inspectors in California earn an average of $60,610 a year. That is $5,700 (10%) more than the U.S. average of $54,910. The best-paying metro area is San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA at $89,430.
$53,620Median pay
$29.14Average hourly
+22%Avg. pay since 2020
#11Of 43 states
Top-paying California metro areas
Average pay for agricultural inspectors by metro area. Swipe to see all 13.
130 jobs
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA
$89,430
$42.99 an hour
240 jobs
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA
$73,020
$35.11 an hour
3110 jobs
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
$72,110
$34.67 an hour
450 jobs
Stockton-Lodi, CA
$69,440
$33.39 an hour
530 jobs
Modesto, CA
$69,360
$33.35 an hour
6660 jobs
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$65,510
$31.50 an hour
7110 jobs
Visalia, CA
$60,650
$29.16 an hour
840 jobs
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA
$60,020
$28.86 an hour
9270 jobs
Fresno, CA
$57,530
$27.66 an hour
10220 jobs
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
$54,420
$26.16 an hour
1140 jobs
El Centro, CA
$53,360
$25.65 an hour
12320 jobs
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA
$52,520
$25.25 an hour
1370 jobs
Bakersfield-Delano, CA
$44,610
$21.45 an hour
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Agricultural Inspectors pay in California, charted
Pay over time
California, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where California agricultural inspectors work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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California vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $54,910 | $26.40 |
| California | $60,610 | $29.14 |
| Oregon | $54,350 | $26.13 |
| Nevada | $49,880 | $23.98 |
| Arizona | $46,710 | $22.46 |
Related jobs in California
- Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$37,860
- Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals$42,810
- Agricultural Equipment Operators$42,730
- Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products$37,350
- First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers$61,320
- Forest and Conservation Workers$42,980
Average pay, California, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do agricultural inspectors make in California?
The average is $60,610 a year, and the median is $53,620. That is $5,700 (10%) more than the U.S. average of $54,910.
What is the hourly wage in California?
$29.14 an hour on average; the median is $25.78.
Where in California do they earn the most?
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA ($89,430), followed by San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA ($73,020). The lowest average among 13 metro areas with data is Bakersfield-Delano, CA ($44,610).
How does California rank?
California ranks #11 of 43 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 45-2011. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national agricultural inspectors page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.