Agricultural Inspectors pay range in Raleigh
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,980 a year or less, while the top 10% make $56,650 or more. The middle half of agricultural inspectors in Raleigh earn between $44,990 and $53,280.
- $39K10th
- $45K25th
- $49KMedian
- $53K75th
- $57K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $48,780 | $4,065 | $23.45 |
| Median | $48,920 | $4,077 | $23.52 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $44,990 | $3,749 | $21.63 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $53,280 | $4,440 | $25.62 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Agricultural Inspectors pay in Raleigh vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Agricultural inspectors in Raleigh earn about the same as the North Carolina average ($49,920) and 11% less than the U.S. average ($54,910). At the median the gap is -2% against the U.S. median of $49,940.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh | $48,780 | $48,920 | $38,980 | $56,650 | 30 |
| North Carolina | $49,920 | $47,760 | $34,250 | $68,700 | 290 |
| 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 Raleigh
On the average salary of $48,780, a single filer in Raleigh takes home about $39,937 a year, or $3,328 a month and $1,536 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Raleigh a good place for agricultural inspectors? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Raleigh area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 98.2), so the average $48,780 buys what about $49,696 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Raleigh ($51,990). A typical home costs $438,364, or 9.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Agricultural Inspectors salary in nearby metro areas
- Florence, SC$48,780
- Virginia Beach, VA$48,610
- Harrisonburg, VA$47,520
- Washington, DC$62,920
- Augusta, GA$44,370
- Baltimore, MD$59,450
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 Raleigh: questions
How much do agricultural inspectors make an hour in Raleigh?
$23.45 an hour on average, and $23.52 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level agricultural inspectors salary in Raleigh?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,980 a year and the 25th percentile is $44,990, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the agricultural inspectors take-home pay in Raleigh?
About $39,937 a year ($3,328 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $48,780.
Do agricultural inspectors earn more in Raleigh than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% less 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 Raleigh-Cary, NC (39580). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.3%.
- 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 0.45, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.45).
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