SOC 45-2011
Agricultural Inspectors
Risk Score
⚠️66/100
High Risk
US Employment
👥12,090
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$51K
$37K – $80K
Projected Growth
📈+1.5%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖63/100
High exposure
💡 Agricultural Inspectors face a risk score of 66/100 — 22 points above the national average of 44. With 63/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology →
💡 Workers in this field earn $51K ($5K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths →
🔍 AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 66/100, Agricultural Inspectors faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like satellite and sensor-based yield prediction models are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 12,090 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in adapting to variable weather and terrain conditions and assessing crop health through hands-on field inspection to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Agricultural Inspectors?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
Satellite and sensor-based yield prediction models
Drone crop monitoring and precision spraying
Autonomous harvesting and planting machinery
Automated data interpretation and insight generation
🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation
Adapting to variable weather and terrain conditions
Assessing crop health through hands-on field inspection
Sustainable land management judgment calls
📊 vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
🔄 Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Scientists and Related Workers | 21 | $93K | 55% |
| Political Scientists | 25 | $139K | 67% |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists and Technicians | 26 | $79K | 65% |