As of June 2026, Agricultural Inspectors has an AI-exposure score of 62/100 (Elevated exposure) on the AI-Safe Careers index, blending O*NET tasks, the Anthropic Economic Index, the Penn/OpenAI study, and BLS data. This is an estimate of task exposure, not a prediction of job loss.

AI Exposure Score for

Agricultural Inspectors

62/100
Elevated exposure
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More exposed than 74% of the roles we track. Median pay ~US$49,940. About 2,200 projected openings a year (BLS 2024–34 — growth plus replacement).

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How this role compares to similar Farming & Forestry roles

Agricultural Inspectors (this role)
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Role snapshot

What this role usually involves

O*NET 29.1 exact occupation

Inspect agricultural commodities, processing equipment, and facilities, and fish and logging operations, to ensure compliance with regulations and laws governing health, quality, and safety.

Common titles
Brand InspectorConsumer Safety Inspector (CSI)Grain InspectorInspectorFood InspectorFood Safety and Inspection Service Inspector (FSIS Inspector)
Typical preparation
Some Preparation Needed: These occupations usually require a high school diploma. Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.
Skills and knowledge
MonitoringReading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingSpeakingActive LearningJudgment and Decision Making
Tools and technology
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Word
Work context
Frequent contact with othersFace-to-face discussionsExternal customersDecision latitudeTelephone

Source: O*NET 29.1 exact occupation - Agricultural Inspectors, SOC 45-2011.00. Context describes the role; the AI-exposure score remains a separate task-exposure estimate.

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Agricultural Inspectors tasks, by AI exposure

Automatable
  • Collect samples from animals, plants, or products and route them to laboratories for microbiological assessment, ingredient verification, or other testing.
  • Testify in legal proceedings.
Action steps for this automatable task locked in the report.
Augmentable
  • Monitor the operations and sanitary conditions of slaughtering or meat processing plants.
  • Verify that transportation and handling procedures meet regulatory requirements.
12 more augmentable tasks locked in the report.
Durable

No durable tasks identified for this role — its real, individually-assessed tasks consistently read as augmentable (88%).

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