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Avg. salary range
$59k–$66k
across regions
Hours / Day
8
Days / Week
5
working days
About this career
An agricultural inspector is a professional who helps make sure farms, food products, animals, and agricultural businesses follow safety and quality rules. They may inspect crops, livestock, processing facilities, or equipment to check for diseases, pests, contamination, or other problems. Agricultural inspectors also make sure farmers and businesses follow laws designed to protect consumers, animals, plants, and the environment. Agricultural inspectors may work for local, state, or federal government agencies and often divide their time between offices, farms, processing plants, and other agricultural sites. Many positions require education or experience in agriculture, biology, animal science, or a related field. This career is a great fit for students who enjoy science, agriculture, working outdoors, solving problems, and helping keep our food supply safe.
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Where you could work
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Where do we get our data?
Our career data is based on regional averages provided by the Spokane Workforce Council. Data is subject to change based on location, job specialty, experience level, and/or union association.
What you'll need
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Attention To Detail
Do you often notice things that other people miss? Are you able to complete a project with few or no mistakes?
Communication
Are you able to write or vocalize your thoughts efficiently? Can you retain information that you hear or read?
Organization
Are you able to keep clutter to a minimum? Can you keep track of lots of different information?
Quality Control
Are you good at responding to feedback? Are you able to repeat a task with consistent results?
Strength/ Dexterity
Are you able to lift a moderate amount of weight without any issue? Can you stand or walk for an extended period of time?
Education & Training
High School Diploma
A high school diploma is a North American academic qualification awarded upon high school graduation. The high school diploma is typically studied for over the course of four years, from Grade 9 to Grade 12.
Compensation
Spokane
Washington
Low
$49,100
Average
$65,600
High
$81,400
Washington minimum wage
Salary data reflects regional averages and may vary by employer, experience, and specialization.
Work Schedule
Shift cycle
5 on · 2 off per cycle
Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
How does it compare?
Average Salary
$62,833
Overall Rank
139th
out of 199 careers
In Agriculture & Natural Resources
11th
out of 17 careers
Salary distribution
Rankings are based on average salary data across all careers in our database. Individual earnings may vary.
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