SOC 19-4012 · May 2025 · United States
Agricultural Technicians
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Agricultural Technicians across the United States is $49,630 per year, measured over 15,130 jobs. The highest state median is in Iowa, at $64,070.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Agricultural Technicians
Pay for this occupation varies by 69.3% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Iowa pays $64,070 and Oklahoma pays $37,840.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iowa | $64,070 | — | |
| 2 | Wyoming | $63,120 | 30 | |
| 3 | Arizona | $62,990 | — | |
| 4 | California | $60,320 | 2,420 | |
| 5 | Kentucky | $59,860 | 210 | |
| 6 | Minnesota | $57,310 | 530 | |
| 7 | New Jersey | $54,370 | — | |
| 8 | Missouri | $54,060 | 420 | |
| 9 | Delaware | $52,510 | — | |
| 10 | North Carolina | $51,470 | 550 |
States with the most Agricultural Technicians jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 2,420 | $60,320 | |
| 2 | Georgia | 1,020 | $48,960 | |
| 3 | Illinois | 700 | $46,410 | |
| 4 | Idaho | 650 | $48,870 | |
| 5 | Wisconsin | 620 | $46,470 | |
| 6 | Nebraska | 580 | $47,420 | |
| 7 | North Carolina | 550 | $51,470 | |
| 8 | Minnesota | 530 | $57,310 | |
| 9 | Oregon | 480 | $46,800 | |
| 10 | Washington | 470 | $48,220 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Rosa | $66,540 | 30 |
| 2 | Des Moines | $65,300 | — |
| 3 | San Francisco | $65,280 | — |
| 4 | Lansing | $64,790 | 120 |
| 5 | Phoenix | $64,750 | — |
| 6 | Los Angeles | $63,630 | 500 |
| 7 | Champaign | $63,080 | 70 |
| 8 | San Luis Obispo | $62,900 | 60 |
| 9 | Sacramento | $62,680 | 460 |
| 10 | Iowa City | $59,820 | 70 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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