Agricultural Inspectors pay range in Detroit
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $55,450 a year or less, while the top 10% make $92,600 or more. The middle half of agricultural inspectors in Detroit earn between $56,170 and $87,610.
- $55K10th
- $56K25th
- $83KMedian
- $88K75th
- $93K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $75,870 | $6,322 | $36.48 |
| Median | $83,120 | $6,927 | $39.96 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $56,170 | $4,681 | $27.00 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $87,610 | $7,301 | $42.12 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Agricultural Inspectors pay in Detroit vs. Michigan and the U.S.
Agricultural inspectors in Detroit earn 7% more than the Michigan average ($70,600) and 38% more than the U.S. average ($54,910). At the median the gap is +66% against the U.S. median of $49,940.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit | $75,870 | $83,120 | $55,450 | $92,600 | 50 |
| Michigan | $70,600 | $65,730 | $49,460 | $92,600 | 320 |
| 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 Detroit
On the average salary of $75,870, a single filer in Detroit takes home about $57,545 a year, or $4,795 a month and $2,213 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Detroit's local income tax (2.4%).
Is Detroit a good place for agricultural inspectors? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Detroit area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.3), so the average $75,870 buys what about $75,645 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Detroit ($52,080). A typical home costs $269,080, or 3.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Agricultural Inspectors salary in other Michigan cities
Detroit ranks 1st of 2 Michigan metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Detroit$75,870
- Grand Rapids$66,140
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 Detroit: questions
How much do agricultural inspectors make an hour in Detroit?
$36.48 an hour on average, and $39.96 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level agricultural inspectors salary in Detroit?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $55,450 a year and the 25th percentile is $56,170, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the agricultural inspectors take-home pay in Detroit?
About $57,545 a year ($4,795 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $75,870. Includes Detroit's local income tax (2.4%).
Do agricultural inspectors earn more in Detroit than elsewhere?
The average here is 38% 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 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI (19820). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.8%.
- 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). Includes Detroit's local income tax (2.4%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.28, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.28).
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