SOC 19-4012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Agricultural Technicians — Arizona
Arizona · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage for Agricultural Technicians in Arizona is $62,990 per year, well above the national median of $49,630.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Agricultural Technicians in Arizona is $62,990 per year, well above the national median of $49,630. The gap of 26.9% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Pay ranges from under $43,140 at the tenth percentile to more than $75,950 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $51,900 to $75,950.
Among the 39 states with published data for this occupation, Arizona ranks 3rd by median wage. Phoenix leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $64,750. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 310th of 712 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,140 | −13.1% |
| 25th | $51,900 | +4.6% |
| Median (50th) | $62,990 | +26.9% |
| 75th | $75,950 | +53.0% |
| 90th | $75,950 | +53.0% |
| Mean | $62,490 | +25.9% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Arizona
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phoenix | $64,750 | — |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Arizona sit close to the national average, so $62,990 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$62,990as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$62,552US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $62,990 a year, 26.9% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $43,140 to $75,950 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 3rd of 39 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Phoenix, at $64,750.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Agricultural Technicians in Arizona?
The median annual wage is $62,990, or $30.28 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $49,630, so pay in Arizona is 26.9% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Arizona earns more than $75,950 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $43,140 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Phoenix, at $64,750 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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