# SOC 45-2011: Agricultural Inspectors

> Occupation profile: https://www.xh1b.org/soc/45-2011

Employers logged 30 certified H-1B applications for Agricultural Inspectors (45-2011) roles, requesting 31 workers. The average offered wage is $45,985/yr, close to the BLS national median ($49,940/yr). (2025, SOC 45-2011) The largest filers are Decofrut Inc., Qima US LLC and Sermaco, Inc.

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total filings | 30 |
| Total workers | 31 |
| Average offered wage | $46K |
| Average prevailing wage | $38K |
| BLS median wage | $50K |
| Latest BLS year in scope | 2025 |
| Profile benchmark SOC | 45-2011 |
| BLS area | U.S. |

Filing wage badges use the latest national BLS median. Their detail shows the benchmark code and year. A mapped comparator can use a different occupation from the direct-code profile benchmark above. It is a screening comparison, not a claim that the occupations are identical.

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Offered vs BLS benchmark | -8% |

## Top employers (of 97)

| Employer | Filings | Workers | Avg wage | BLS median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Decofrut Inc.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/decofrut-inc-70c4d40ca8) | 564 | 587 | $46K | $50K |
| [Qima US LLC](https://www.xh1b.org/org/qima-us-llc-67d72961c6) | 102 | 223 | $30K | $50K |
| [Sermaco, Inc.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/sermaco-inc-15e4f058e0) | 47 | 47 | $31K | $50K |
| [KCM Associates, Inc.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/kcm-associates-inc-416050a97d) | 46 | 74 | $45K | $50K |
| [Berry Fresh LLC](https://www.xh1b.org/org/berry-fresh-llc-62da835d78) | 39 | 39 | $53K | $50K |
| [Nova Produce Inspection Services LLC](https://www.xh1b.org/org/nova-produce-inspection-services-llc-de6dfa0575) | 34 | 34 | $38K | $50K |
| [Norte &Sur Quality Control Inc.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/norte-sur-quality-control-inc-8b2c1ab0f8) | 28 | 67 | $33K | $50K |
| [Saniglobal Sanitation LLC](https://www.xh1b.org/org/saniglobal-sanitation-llc-f7b386748f) | 24 | 75 | $44K | $50K |
| [Produce Inspectors of America LLC](https://www.xh1b.org/org/produce-inspectors-of-america-llc-27c31280d1) | 24 | 24 | $31K | $50K |
| [Berry Fresh Produce LLC](https://www.xh1b.org/org/berry-fresh-produce-llc-52311eebd0) | 19 | 28 | $46K | $50K |

## Filing trend

| Year | Filings | Workers | Median offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2 | 2 | $42K |
| 2011 | 5 | 5 | $40K |
| 2012 | 6 | 6 | $60K |
| 2013 | 5 | 5 | $50K |
| 2014 | 6 | 6 | $50K |
| 2015 | 1 | 1 | - |
| 2016 | 2 | 2 | $39K |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | $42K |
| 2018 | 2 | 2 | $34K |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | $48K |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | $50K |
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | $55K |

## State filing trends (2015 to 2026)

| State | Total filings | 2026 filings | 2026 filings per 100k residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| [New Jersey](https://www.xh1b.org/state/nj) | 442 | 44 | 0.5 |
| [Florida](https://www.xh1b.org/state/fl) | 233 | 19 | 0.1 |
| [California](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ca) | 185 | 17 | 0.0 |
| [Pennsylvania](https://www.xh1b.org/state/pa) | 35 | 3 | 0.0 |
| [Texas](https://www.xh1b.org/state/tx) | 24 | 6 | 0.0 |
| [Arizona](https://www.xh1b.org/state/az) | 14 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Delaware](https://www.xh1b.org/state/de) | 12 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Michigan](https://www.xh1b.org/state/mi) | 11 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Missouri](https://www.xh1b.org/state/mo) | 4 | 1 | 0.0 |
| [Georgia](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ga) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Oregon](https://www.xh1b.org/state/or) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [New York](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ny) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [South Carolina](https://www.xh1b.org/state/sc) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |


Per 100k residents uses the U.S. Census Bureau annual population estimate for that state and year; years after the latest published estimate carry that estimate forward. The latest filing year may be a partial period.

## More

- Full page (charts, tables, interactive): https://www.xh1b.org/soc/45-2011
- JSON API: https://www.xh1b.org/api/soc-employers?code=45-2011
- JSON API: https://www.xh1b.org/api/soc-filings?code=45-2011


## References

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1. Dataset documentation · DOL OFLC. [LCA public disclosure record layout (FY2026 Q3)](https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ETA/oflc/pdfs/FY26Q3/LCA_Record_Layout_FY2026_Q3.pdf). Pages 1–4: application, DOL outcome and dates, requested positions, employer, representatives, worksites and pay units. This layout covers determinations issued October 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. It documents employer-provided application fields and DOL decisions, not USCIS decisions, payroll verification, legal bills or worker-linked moves. Older layouts can differ. Checked 2026-10-17.

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2. Dataset documentation · BLS. [OEWS technical notes (May 2025)](https://www.bls.gov/oes/2025/may/oes_tec.htm). Scope of the survey; occupational coding; concepts and estimation methodology. Documents occupation and geographic wage estimates, not an individual worker’s pay. Use the estimate year and geography stated by the site; older releases can differ. Checked 2026-10-17.

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3. Guidance · BLS. [Standard Occupational Classification](https://www.bls.gov/soc/finding_soc_code.htm). Classification Principles 1–2 and Coding Guideline 2; job duties, not job titles. Checked 2026-10-08.

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4. XH1B method or registry · XH1B. [Calculation and Matching Methods; Reading Public Records and Derived Indicators](https://www.xh1b.org/data-sources). Filing units, annualization, weighting, wage comparisons, and inference limits; Reading records: units, source coverage, wage gaps, entity links, and inference limits. These are the site's review methods, not validated predictions of wrongdoing. Inspect underlying records and alternative explanations.