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Agricultural Inspectors in Texas
Want to work in Texas as an Agricultural Inspector? Read this first!
You’re in luck! Jobs for Agricultural Inspectors in Texas are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Agricultural Inspectors in Texas is growing faster than average.
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Agricultural Inspectors in Texas earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Agricultural Inspectors Work in Texas?
In 2018, there were 550 Agricultural Inspectors working in the state.
There were 520 Agricultural Inspectors employed in this state in 2017.
That’s growth of 30 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 260 Agricultural Inspectors working in it, which means Texas has more Agricultural Inspectors than average.
Job Projections for Texas
Jobs for Agricultural Inspectors in this state are growing at a rate of 7.9% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 4.5%.
Texas Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates 90 annual job openings, and a total of 680 jobs for Texas Agricultural Inspectors in 2026.
Nationwide, the prediction is 2,200 annual jobs and 16,300 total jobs in 2026.
What do Agricultural Inspectors Make in Texas?
In 2018 wages for Agricultural Inspectors ranged from $33,390 to $67,390 with $49,650 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $16.05 to $32.4. The median hourly rate was $23.87.
In 2017 the median pay for this field was $23.47 an hour.
The hourly rate grew by $0.40.
The median salary in Texas is higher than the nationwide median salary.
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Top Texas Metros for Agricultural Inspectors
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Agricultural Inspectors.
Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX | 50 | $69,330 |
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | 30 | $48,260 |
Top States for Agricultural Inspectors Employment
The table below shows the states where most Agricultural Inspectors work.
State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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California | 1,930 | $45,500 |
Georgia | 620 | $41,370 |
Florida | 590 | $32,470 |
Texas | 550 | $49,650 |
Washington | 470 | $48,540 |
Kansas | 470 | $43,540 |
Nebraska | 420 | $43,190 |
North Carolina | 410 | $43,040 |
Ohio | 400 | $46,220 |
Missouri | 400 | $42,730 |
Illinois | 370 | $54,850 |
Iowa | 370 | $51,020 |
Pennsylvania | 360 | $54,620 |
Tennessee | 340 | $44,130 |
Mississippi | 320 | $41,360 |
Virginia | 320 | $42,620 |
Oklahoma | 300 | $35,220 |
New York | 300 | $65,410 |
Arkansas | 270 | $44,140 |
Wisconsin | 260 | $45,490 |
Below are the states where Agricultural Inspectors get paid the most:
State | Annual Median Salary |
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Connecticut | $76,950 |
New York | $65,410 |
Vermont | $59,450 |
New Jersey | $59,220 |
Illinois | $54,850 |
Pennsylvania | $54,620 |
Iowa | $51,020 |
Louisiana | $50,600 |
Texas | $49,650 |
Washington | $48,540 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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