Salary Range
$25,000 to $100,000
Horticultural inspectors are employed by federal, state, and local governments to enforce those laws that protect public health and safety as they pertain to plants and agricultural products. There are about 13,300 agricultural inspectors, including horticultural inspectors, employed in the United States.
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor's DegreeCertification/License
RequiredOutlook
About as Fast as the AverageCurious
Organized
Technical

Supervisor of Inspectors

Agricultural Inspector

Horticultural Inspector

Horticultural Technician
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