SOC 19-4012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Agricultural Technicians — Oregon
Oregon · 2 metro areas compared
At $46,800, median pay for Agricultural Technicians in Oregon tracks the national median of $49,630 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $46,800, median pay for Agricultural Technicians in Oregon tracks the national median of $49,630 closely. Pay ranges from under $35,980 at the tenth percentile to more than $65,740 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $38,720 to $57,980.
Employment stands at 480, or 0.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Oregon ranks number 24th out of 39 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Portland records the highest median at $46,800. Of the 727 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 600th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,980 | −27.5% |
| 25th | $38,720 | −22.0% |
| Median (50th) | $46,800 | −5.7% |
| 75th | $57,980 | +16.8% |
| 90th | $65,740 | +32.5% |
| Mean | $49,070 | −1.1% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Oregon
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Oregon run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $46,800 buys what $45,261 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 8.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$46,800as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$45,261US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $46,800 a year, 5.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $35,980 to $65,740 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 480 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 24th of 39 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Portland, at $46,800.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Agricultural Technicians in Oregon?
The median annual wage is $46,800, or $22.50 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 Oregon is 5.7% lower. 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 Oregon earns more than $65,740 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $35,980 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 Portland, at $46,800 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 480 jobs in this occupation in Oregon. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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