Agricultural Technicians Salary
The median agricultural technicians salary in the United States is $49,630 per year ($23.86/hour). Salaries range from $35,980 at the entry level to $76,480+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 15,130 agricultural technicians jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 4.3% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$49,630
per year
Hourly Rate
$23.86
per hour
Employment
15,130
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$35,980
25th percentile
$40,950
Median
$49,630
75th percentile
$63,630
90th percentile
$76,480
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+4.3%
As fast as average
Annual Openings
2,900
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
Associate's degree
Training Needed
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Agricultural Technicians Salary by State
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$38K$64K■ No data
Top Paying States
Iowa
$64K
+29%
Wyoming
$63K
+27%
Arizona
$63K
+27%
California
$60K
+22%
Kentucky
$60K
+21%
Minnesota
$57K
+15%
New Jersey
$54K
+10%
Missouri
$54K
+9%
Delaware
$53K
+6%
North Carolina
$51K
+4%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | $64,070 | +29.1% |
| Wyoming | $63,120 | +27.2% |
| Arizona | $62,990 | +26.9% |
| California | $60,320 | +21.5% |
| Kentucky | $59,860 | +20.6% |
| Minnesota | $57,310 | +15.5% |
| New Jersey | $54,370 | +9.6% |
| Missouri | $54,060 | +8.9% |
| Delaware | $52,510 | +5.8% |
| North Carolina | $51,470 | +3.7% |
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Agricultural Technicians Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $66,540 | +34.1% |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $65,300 | +31.6% |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $65,280 | +31.5% |
| Lansing-East Lansing, MI | $64,790 | +30.5% |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $64,750 | +30.5% |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $63,630 | +28.2% |
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | $63,080 | +27.1% |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA | $62,900 | +26.7% |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $62,680 | +26.3% |
| Iowa City, IA | $59,820 | +20.5% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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