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Top 15 cities for agricultural technicians by average salary
| Des Moines, IA | $67,460 |
|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $66,620 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $65,110 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $63,090 |
| Napa, CA | $62,570 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $62,050 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $59,330 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $58,920 |
| Lansing, MI | $58,910 |
| Champaign, IL | $58,850 |
| Chicago, IL | $58,510 |
| Kansas City, MO | $58,150 |
| Washington, DC | $57,940 |
| Sacramento, CA | $57,480 |
| Salinas, CA | $57,140 |
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Agricultural Technicians salary by state
New Jersey pays agricultural technicians the most statewide, $71,690 a year on average. Statewide columns cover every employer in the state; city columns cover the metro areas we publish.
| State | Statewide average | Statewide median | Jobs | Metros | Highest city average | Lowest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $71,690 | $54,370 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Wyoming | $65,660 | $63,120 | 30 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Minnesota | $63,460 | $57,310 | 530 | 1 | $62,050 | $62,050 |
| Iowa | $62,610 | $64,070 | n/a | 5 | $67,460 | $48,010 |
| Arizona | $62,490 | $62,990 | n/a | 1 | $63,090 | $63,090 |
| California | $58,530 | $60,320 | 2,420 | 12 | $66,620 | $53,020 |
| Texas | $58,460 | $50,270 | 120 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Washington, D.C. | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 | $57,940 | $57,940 |
| Kentucky | $57,890 | $59,860 | 210 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Missouri | $57,590 | $54,060 | 420 | 2 | $58,150 | $43,350 |
| Pennsylvania | $54,750 | $48,800 | 110 | 1 | $56,000 | $56,000 |
| Delaware | $54,510 | $52,510 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Maryland | $54,390 | $49,680 | 200 | 1 | $48,820 | $48,820 |
| Kansas | $53,900 | $47,200 | 450 | 2 | $54,400 | $49,580 |
| Colorado | $52,800 | $47,020 | 100 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Idaho | $52,130 | $48,870 | 650 | 3 | $52,380 | $50,960 |
| Hawaii | $51,950 | $47,960 | 150 | 1 | $50,770 | $50,770 |
| Indiana | $51,680 | $46,170 | 410 | 2 | $51,780 | $46,130 |
| North Dakota | $51,470 | $46,960 | 100 | 1 | $54,260 | $54,260 |
| Mississippi | $51,380 | $48,800 | 190 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| New York | $51,120 | $45,830 | 380 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Michigan | $51,100 | $42,780 | 450 | 2 | $58,910 | $45,730 |
| Illinois | $50,960 | $46,410 | 700 | 2 | $58,850 | $58,510 |
| North Carolina | $50,170 | $51,470 | 550 | 2 | $53,690 | $43,480 |
| Washington | $49,920 | $48,220 | 470 | 1 | $51,520 | $51,520 |
| Florida | $49,300 | $42,700 | 240 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Oregon | $49,070 | $46,800 | 480 | 2 | $51,070 | $42,630 |
| Wisconsin | $48,360 | $46,470 | 620 | 1 | $50,470 | $50,470 |
| Utah | $48,150 | $46,560 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Arkansas | $47,740 | $46,750 | 260 | 2 | $48,140 | $47,500 |
| Tennessee | $47,740 | $45,130 | 60 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Nebraska | $47,730 | $47,420 | 580 | 1 | $45,860 | $45,860 |
| Virginia | $47,290 | $41,210 | 170 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Georgia | $46,990 | $48,960 | 1,020 | 1 | $52,000 | $52,000 |
| Maine | $46,170 | $47,410 | 50 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| New Hampshire | $46,120 | $42,520 | 30 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| South Carolina | $45,970 | $41,290 | 100 | 1 | $47,350 | $47,350 |
| Nevada | $45,870 | $43,590 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Oklahoma | $45,570 | $37,840 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| South Dakota | $44,030 | $41,420 | 350 | 1 | $47,170 | $47,170 |
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Agricultural Technicians salary in every city we cover
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| Metro area | Average | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines, IA | $67,460 | $65,300 | $32.43 | n/a |
| San Francisco, CA | $66,620 | $65,280 | $32.03 | n/a |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $65,110 | $66,540 | $31.30 | 30 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $63,090 | $64,750 | $30.33 | n/a |
| Napa, CA | $62,570 | $58,340 | $30.08 | 40 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $62,050 | $52,600 | $29.83 | 210 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $59,330 | $62,900 | $28.52 | 60 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $58,920 | $63,630 | $28.33 | 500 |
| Lansing, MI | $58,910 | $64,790 | $28.32 | 120 |
| Champaign, IL | $58,850 | $63,080 | $28.29 | 70 |
| Chicago, IL | $58,510 | $52,310 | $28.13 | 160 |
| Kansas City, MO | $58,150 | $51,380 | $27.96 | 170 |
| Washington, DC | $57,940 | $58,730 | $27.86 | 140 |
| Sacramento, CA | $57,480 | $62,680 | $27.64 | 460 |
| Salinas, CA | $57,140 | $53,510 | $27.47 | 50 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $56,410 | $52,620 | $27.12 | 80 |
| Iowa City, IA | $56,220 | $59,820 | $27.03 | 70 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $56,000 | $52,510 | $26.92 | 100 |
| Modesto, CA | $55,620 | $49,730 | $26.74 | 100 |
| Riverside, CA | $55,250 | $49,310 | $26.56 | 90 |
| Wichita, KS | $54,400 | $40,520 | $26.15 | 50 |
| Fargo, ND | $54,260 | $51,770 | $26.09 | 70 |
| Fresno, CA | $54,040 | $52,160 | $25.98 | 150 |
| Raleigh, NC | $53,690 | $51,540 | $25.81 | n/a |
| Stockton, CA | $53,020 | $51,840 | $25.49 | 80 |
| Boise, ID | $52,380 | $49,220 | $25.18 | 210 |
| Idaho Falls, ID | $52,200 | $48,870 | $25.09 | n/a |
| Atlanta, GA | $52,000 | $54,380 | $25.00 | 350 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $51,780 | $46,170 | $24.89 | 150 |
| Yakima, WA | $51,520 | $48,100 | $24.77 | 40 |
| Portland, OR | $51,070 | $46,800 | $24.55 | 220 |
| Twin Falls, ID | $50,960 | $46,280 | $24.50 | 120 |
| Honolulu, HI | $50,770 | $46,850 | $24.41 | 90 |
| Ames, IA | $50,660 | $48,430 | $24.36 | 140 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $50,550 | $40,110 | $24.30 | 40 |
| Madison, WI | $50,470 | $47,030 | $24.27 | 250 |
| Manhattan, KS | $49,580 | $51,270 | $23.84 | 90 |
| Baltimore, MD | $48,820 | $48,980 | $23.47 | n/a |
| Little Rock, AR | $48,140 | $46,760 | $23.15 | 50 |
| Davenport, IA | $48,010 | $43,960 | $23.08 | 40 |
| Fayetteville, AR | $47,500 | $49,010 | $22.84 | n/a |
| Greenville, SC | $47,350 | $50,800 | $22.77 | 30 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $47,170 | $42,280 | $22.68 | 50 |
| Lafayette, IN | $46,130 | $44,720 | $22.18 | 50 |
| Omaha, NE | $45,860 | $38,030 | $22.05 | 160 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $45,730 | $40,830 | $21.99 | n/a |
| Charlotte, NC | $43,480 | $41,030 | $20.90 | n/a |
| Jefferson City, MO | $43,350 | $40,540 | $20.84 | 140 |
| Salem, OR | $42,630 | $38,720 | $20.50 | 50 |
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Agricultural Technicians salary: questions
Where do agricultural technicians make the most money?
In Des Moines, IA, with an average of $67,460 a year, among the 49 metro areas we cover.
What is the average agricultural technicians salary in the U.S.?
$53,840 a year nationwide (BLS OEWS national estimates, May 2025); the median is $49,630, so half of agricultural technicians earn more than that and half less.
What salary should agricultural technicians ask for?
Start from the figures for your city: the middle half of agricultural technicians nationwide earn between $40,950 (25th percentile) and $63,630 (75th percentile). Newer workers usually start near the 25th percentile and experienced ones can ask for the 75th; each city page shows the local range. See how to read salary percentiles.
Which state pays agricultural technicians the most?
New Jersey, with a statewide average of $71,690 a year (BLS state estimates, May 2025).
Where is agricultural technicians pay the lowest?
Salem, OR, at $42,630 a year on average. Lower pay often comes with lower prices: check the cost of living on each city page.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-4012.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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