Agricultural Technicians pay range in Phoenix
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $48,700 a year or less, while the top 10% make $75,950 or more. The middle half of agricultural technicians in Phoenix earn between $48,700 and $75,950.
- $49K10th
- $49K25th
- $65KMedian
- $76K75th
- $76K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $63,090 | $5,258 | $30.33 |
| Median | $64,750 | $5,396 | $31.13 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $48,700 | $4,058 | $23.41 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $75,950 | $6,329 | $36.51 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Agricultural Technicians pay in Phoenix vs. Arizona and the U.S.
Agricultural technicians in Phoenix earn about the same as the Arizona average ($62,490) and 17% more than the U.S. average ($53,840). At the median the gap is +30% against the U.S. median of $49,630.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | $63,090 | $64,750 | $48,700 | $75,950 | n/a |
| Arizona | $62,490 | $62,990 | $43,140 | $75,950 | n/a |
| United States | $53,840 | $49,630 | $35,980 | $76,480 | 15,130 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Agricultural Technicians salary after taxes in Phoenix
On the average salary of $63,090, a single filer in Phoenix takes home about $51,689 a year, or $4,307 a month and $1,988 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Phoenix a good place for agricultural technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Phoenix area are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 103.3), so the average $63,090 buys what about $61,065 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Phoenix ($51,380). A typical home costs $448,352, or 7.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Agricultural Technicians salary in nearby metro areas
- Riverside, CA$55,250
- Los Angeles, CA$58,920
- Bakersfield, CA$56,410
- Fresno, CA$54,040
- San Luis Obispo, CA$59,330
- Salinas, CA$57,140
Highest-paying cities for agricultural technicians
Des Moines, IA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($67,460).
- Des Moines, IA$67,460
- San Francisco, CA$66,620
- Santa Rosa, CA$65,110
- Phoenix, AZ$63,090
- Napa, CA$62,570
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Agricultural Technicians salary in Phoenix: questions
How much do agricultural technicians make an hour in Phoenix?
$30.33 an hour on average, and $31.13 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level agricultural technicians salary in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $48,700 a year and the 25th percentile is $48,700, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the agricultural technicians take-home pay in Phoenix?
About $51,689 a year ($4,307 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $63,090.
Do agricultural technicians earn more in Phoenix than elsewhere?
The average here is 17% more than the U.S. average for this job ($53,840).
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; area Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ (38060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 8.3%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
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