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Agricultural Inspectors

Median Salary
48,010
Job Outlook
N/A

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Inspect agricultural commodities, processing equipment, and facilities, and fish and logging operations, to ensure compliance with regulations and laws governing health, quality, and safety.

What sectors do they work in?

Federal Government

34%

State and local government

31%

Private for profit

27%

Self-employed

8%

Private not for profit

1%

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$19,120

10%

$48,010

Median

$69,680

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • High school

    56%

  • Some college

    12%

  • Associate's degree

    12%

  • Bachelor's degree

    10%

  • Less than high school

    7%

  • First professional degree

    1%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Agricultural and Food Products Processing

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Math and Science Skills

    High

  • Technology Design and Control

    High

  • Verbal Skills

    Mid

  • Leadership

    Mid

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    Mid

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Mid

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Mathematics
  • Law and Government
  • Administration and Management
  • Food Production

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    High

  • Repetitiveness

    High

  • Time Pressure

    Mid

  • Responsibility

    Mid

  • Decision Making

    Mid

  • Physical Activity

    Mid

  • Level Of Competition

    Low

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Realistic

You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

Investigative

You love figuring out how things work and researching subjects that interest you.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.