Agricultural Inspectors
SOC Code: 45-2011 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
Inspect agricultural commodities, processing equipment, and facilities, and fish and logging operations, to ensure compliance with regulations and laws governing health, quality, and safety.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Agricultural Inspectors. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $62,317 | $75,899 | $89,502 | $103,085 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA | $69,659 | $79,144 | $88,650 | $98,134 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $45,594 | $61,651 | $77,709 | $93,766 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $42,162 | $59,176 | $76,190 | $93,205 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $56,846 | $68,640 | $80,454 | $92,248 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $64,418 | $72,322 | $80,246 | $88,150 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $63,627 | $71,635 | $79,643 | $87,651 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $62,566 | $70,554 | $78,562 | $86,549 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $42,037 | $56,763 | $71,469 | $86,195 |
| Bay City, MI | $55,973 | $65,458 | $74,963 | $84,448 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Quality Control Analysis | 4.1 | |
| Monitoring | 3.8 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.8 | |
| Active Listening | 3.8 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.6 | |
| Speaking | 3.5 | |
| Active Learning | 3.2 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.2 | |
| Operations Monitoring | 3.2 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.1 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.5 |
| Administration and Management | 3.4 |
| Law and Government | 3.3 |
| Administrative | 3.3 |
| Mathematics | 3.2 |
| Public Safety and Security | 3.2 |
| English Language | 3.1 |
| Education and Training | 2.9 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 56.2% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 12.5% |
| Associate's degree | 12.2% |
| Bachelor's degree | 10.3% |
| Less than high school | 7.0% |
| First professional degree (MD, JD) | 1.8% |
Typical Tasks
- Interpret and enforce government acts and regulations and explain required standards to agricultural workers.
- Inspect food products and processing procedures to determine whether products are safe to eat.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
Microsoft Access Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Word Image processing software Microsoft Internet Explorer Operational databases Word processing software
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