Agricultural Inspectors pay range in Baltimore
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,240 a year or less, while the top 10% make $85,080 or more. The middle half of agricultural inspectors in Baltimore earn between $47,770 and $70,490.
- $36K10th
- $48K25th
- $57KMedian
- $70K75th
- $85K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $59,450 | $4,954 | $28.58 |
| Median | $56,960 | $4,747 | $27.38 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $47,770 | $3,981 | $22.97 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $70,490 | $5,874 | $33.89 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Agricultural Inspectors pay in Baltimore vs. Maryland and the U.S.
Agricultural inspectors in Baltimore earn about the same as the Maryland average ($59,960) and 8% more than the U.S. average ($54,910). At the median the gap is +14% against the U.S. median of $49,940.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | $59,450 | $56,960 | $36,240 | $85,080 | 110 |
| Maryland | $59,960 | $58,160 | $40,200 | $78,860 | 150 |
| 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 Baltimore
On the average salary of $59,450, a single filer in Baltimore takes home about $47,336 a year, or $3,945 a month and $1,821 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
Is Baltimore a good place for agricultural inspectors? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Baltimore area are 4% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 104.5), so the average $59,450 buys what about $56,897 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Baltimore ($59,070). A typical home costs $405,877, or 6.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Agricultural Inspectors salary in nearby metro areas
- Washington, DC$62,920
- Lebanon, PA$47,830
- Harrisburg, PA$66,580
- Philadelphia, PA$60,610
- Harrisonburg, VA$47,520
- 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 Baltimore: questions
How much do agricultural inspectors make an hour in Baltimore?
$28.58 an hour on average, and $27.39 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level agricultural inspectors salary in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,240 a year and the 25th percentile is $47,770, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the agricultural inspectors take-home pay in Baltimore?
About $47,336 a year ($3,945 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $59,450. Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
Do agricultural inspectors earn more in Baltimore than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% 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 Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD (12580). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.6%.
- 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 (2025 rules). Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.88, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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