Agricultural Inspectors Salary in Ohio

Agricultural inspectors in Ohio earn the most in Columbus (average $70,030 a year) and the least in Cincinnati ($61,680), across the 2 Ohio metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the agricultural inspectors average at $66,520 and the median at $69,280 for 210 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $54,910.

Agricultural Inspectors average salary by city in Ohio

Columbus$70,030
Cincinnati$61,680

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Columbus	$70,030	$70,140	$68,020	$54,862	95
Cincinnati	$61,680	$63,650	$59,030	$49,376	95

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Columbus's local income tax (2.5%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Agricultural Inspectors salary in other states

Agricultural Inspectors salary by city and state

More about pay in Ohio

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.
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.

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