Mid-Level

Livestock Inspector

Career Level
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Work Personality
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Realistichands-on, practical
Conventionalorganizing, detail-oriented
Based on Holland Code framework
Job markets for Livestock Inspectors
Employment concentration · ~63 areas
Based on employment in related occupations
Mapped SOC categories:
BLS Occupational Employment Statistics
What it's like

What it's like to be a Livestock Inspector

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AchievementModerate
SupportModerate
IndependenceModerate
RecognitionModerate
Working ConditionsModerate
RelationshipsLower
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Career Paths

Where this role sits in the broader career landscape — and where it can take you.

$219K$164K$110K$55K$0KLower paying387 metro areas, sorted by salary level
All experience levels1
This level's estimated range
INDUSTRIES PAYING ABOVE AVERAGE
1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Livestock Inspectors (SOC 45-2011.00), not just this title · BEA RPP 2023
* Top salaries exceed this figure. BLS caps reported wages at ~$240K to protect individual privacy in high-earning roles.
Career Growth OptionsAgriculture track →
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The Broader Landscape

Roles like this one sit within a broader occupational category. The numbers below reflect that full landscape — helpful for context, but your specific experience will depend on level, specialty, and where you work.

$37K–$80K
Salary Range
10th – 90th percentile
12K
U.S. Employment
+1.5%
10yr Growth
2K
Annual Openings

How this category is changing

$58K$55K$53K$51K$48K201920202021202220232024$48K$58K
BLS OEWS May 2024 · BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034

Skills & Requirements

Quality Control AnalysisMonitoringReading ComprehensionActive ListeningCritical ThinkingSpeakingOperations MonitoringActive LearningJudgment and Decision MakingComplex Problem Solving
O*NET OnLine · Bureau of Labor Statistics
45-2011.00

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Federal data: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (May 2024) · BLS Employment Projections · O*NET OnLine
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