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10 of the Most Popular Types of Food Inspector Jobs in 2026

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The qualifications for becoming a food inspector vary by state, but most employers require a high school or GED certificate. Many food inspectors have also completed some post-secondary education in fields such as the food sciences, agricultural sciences, epidemiology, and biology. However, you learn most of the necessary skills on the job. If you want to work at the USDA, you must complete a bachelor’s degree or have a year of experience working in the food industry. The USDA also has a written exam that you must pass before you can begin work.

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Top Types Of Food Inspector Jobs

List of the top 10 highest paying Food Inspector positions in 2026, with salary ranges, according to ZipRecruiter.

  • Peanut Inspector

    Salary range: $38,500 - $63,500

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  • Fda Tobacco Inspector

    Salary range: $38,500 - $63,500

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  • Asme Authorized Inspector

    Salary range: $37,500 - $70,500

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  • Entry Level Fda Tobacco Inspector

    Salary range: $38,500 - $65,500

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  • Government Inspector

    Salary range: $38,500 - $63,500

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  • Photo Inspection

    Salary range: $30,000 - $30,000

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  • Bus Inspector

    Salary range: $32,000 - $61,000

    Bus Inspector is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Bus Inspector jobs pay between $32,000 (25th percentile) and $61,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Bus Inspector job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Dental Inspector

    Salary range: $38,500 - $63,500

    Dental Inspector is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Dental Inspector jobs pay between $38,500 (25th percentile) and $63,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Dental Inspector job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Per Diem Coating Inspector

    Salary range: $46,000 - $80,000

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  • Mechanical Inspector

    Salary range: $50,500 - $67,000

    A mechanical inspector performs a variety of quality assurance duties related to building codes and electrical maintenance. Your responsibilities include inspecting the installation and upkeep of all kinds of electrical and mechanical systems, such as furnaces, boilers, HVAC or air conditioning systems, and elevators in residential and commercial buildings. You inspect these systems to ensure they are functioning properly and do not violate any building or safety codes. You may work on construction sites to observe the installation and technical calibration of systems, or for existing buildings to write reports based on your inspections.

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