SOC 45-2011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Agricultural Inspectors — Sioux City
Sioux City, IA-NE-SD · 2 metro areas compared
The median wage here is $49,490 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $49,940.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage here is $49,490 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $49,940. Half of workers earn between $49,490 and $55,370. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $49,490 and the ninetieth at $64,940.
The area has 50 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.6 of every thousand jobs. Cedar Rapids leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $58,480. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 164th of 288 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,490 | −0.9% |
| 25th | $49,490 | −0.9% |
| Median (50th) | $49,490 | −0.9% |
| 75th | $55,370 | +10.9% |
| 90th | $64,940 | +30.0% |
| Mean | $54,200 | +8.5% |
Other metro areas in Iowa
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cedar Rapids | $58,480 | 30 | |
| 2 | Des Moines | $57,080 | 90 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Sioux City run 12.2% below the national average, so the median of $49,490 goes as far as $56,367 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 12.9% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$49,490as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$56,367US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $49,490 a year, 0.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $49,490 to $64,940 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 50 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Cedar Rapids, at $58,480.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Agricultural Inspectors in Sioux City, IA?
The median annual wage is $49,490, or $23.79 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $49,940, so pay in Sioux City, IA is 0.9% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Sioux City, IA earns more than $64,940 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $49,490 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Cedar Rapids, at $58,480 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 50 jobs in this occupation in Sioux City, IA. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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