Agricultural Technicians Salary in Iowa

Agricultural technicians in Iowa earn the most in Des Moines (average $67,460 a year) and the least in Davenport ($48,010), across the 5 Iowa metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the agricultural technicians average at $62,610 and the median at $64,070. The U.S. average for this job is $53,840.

Agricultural Technicians average salary by city in Iowa

Des Moines$67,460
Iowa City$56,220
Ames$50,660
Cedar Rapids$50,550
Davenport$48,010

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Des Moines	$67,460	$65,300	$46,750	$54,336	92
Iowa City	$56,220	$59,820	$35,820	$45,828	92
Ames	$50,660	$48,430	$37,440	$41,572	89
Cedar Rapids	$50,550	$40,110	$39,260	$41,488	89
Davenport	$48,010	$43,960	$37,890	$39,543	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Iowa school district surtaxes (a percentage of state tax in some districts) are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Agricultural Technicians salary in other states

Agricultural Technicians salary by city and state

More about pay in Iowa

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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