SOC 194012

Agricultural Technicians

Work with agricultural scientists in plant, fiber, and animal research, or assist with animal breeding and nutrition. Set up or maintain laboratory equipment and collect samples from crops or animals. Prepare specimens or record data to assist scientists in biology or related life science experiments. Conduct tests and experiments to improve yield and quality of crops or to increase the resistance of plants and animals to disease or insects.

National Median

$46,790

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$46,790

Entry Level (10th pct)

$32,860

Experienced (90th pct)

$69,010

Total Employed

14,340

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$32,860 - $38,480
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$38,480 - $59,370
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$59,370 - $69,010

Highest Paying Locations for Agricultural Technicians

San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

$67,960

+45.2% vs national

Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

$63,340

+35.4% vs national

Arizona

$63,340

+35.4% vs national

Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL

$62,340

+33.2% vs national

Champaign-Urbana, IL

$61,170

+30.7% vs national

Agricultural Technicians Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$67,960	460
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ	$63,340	N/A
Arizona	$63,340	N/A
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL	$62,340	60
Champaign-Urbana, IL	$61,170	50
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA	$60,930	440
North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area	$60,670	50
Wyoming	$60,490	50
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA	$60,230	N/A
Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN	$60,000	60
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	$59,750	190
Modesto, CA	$59,720	60
Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA	$59,620	60
Napa, CA	$59,130	40
California	$58,330	3,100
Salinas, CA	$56,850	50
Visalia, CA	$56,330	40
West Virginia	$55,560	40
Minnesota	$55,190	810
Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area	$55,190	40
Iowa City, IA	$54,320	70
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO	$54,280	N/A
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA	$53,200	90
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA	$52,560	210
Lansing-East Lansing, MI	$51,690	80
Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area	$51,600	60
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI	$51,570	220
Fort Collins-Loveland, CO	$51,380	40
Colorado	$51,380	120
Lexington-Fayette, KY	$51,320	40
Tennessee	$51,170	190
Montana	$51,170	N/A
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN	$51,170	90
Bakersfield-Delano, CA	$51,120	60
Florida	$49,280	N/A
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV	$49,110	200
Delaware	$49,030	N/A
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD	$49,030	130
Fargo, ND-MN	$48,970	60
North Carolina	$48,910	410
Raleigh-Cary, NC	$48,910	280
Lower East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area	$48,790	30
Mississippi	$48,790	220
Kentucky	$48,780	160
Madison, WI	$48,540	250
Manhattan, KS	$48,500	100
Maine	$48,150	130
Texas	$48,120	150
Maryland	$47,890	340
Utah	$47,840	30

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Agricultural Technicians?

The national median annual salary for Agricultural Technicians is $46,790, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Agricultural Technicianss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Agricultural Technicianss is San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median salary of $67,960.

How much can an experienced Agricultural Technicians make?

Top-earning Agricultural Technicianss (90th percentile) make $69,010 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.