Agricultural Technicians pay range in Charlotte
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,280 a year or less, while the top 10% make $55,080 or more. The middle half of agricultural technicians in Charlotte earn between $37,280 and $46,260.
- $37K10th
- $37K25th
- $41KMedian
- $46K75th
- $55K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $43,480 | $3,623 | $20.90 |
| Median | $41,030 | $3,419 | $19.73 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $37,280 | $3,107 | $17.92 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $46,260 | $3,855 | $22.24 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Agricultural Technicians pay in Charlotte vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Agricultural technicians in Charlotte earn 13% less than the North Carolina average ($50,170) and 19% less than the U.S. average ($53,840). At the median the gap is -17% against the U.S. median of $49,630.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | $43,480 | $41,030 | $37,280 | $55,080 | n/a |
| North Carolina | $50,170 | $51,470 | $37,280 | $66,810 | 550 |
| 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 Charlotte
On the average salary of $43,480, a single filer in Charlotte takes home about $35,890 a year, or $2,991 a month and $1,380 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
The Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in SC | $36,531 | $3,044 |
| Working in NC | $35,890 | $2,991 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Charlotte a good place for agricultural technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Charlotte area are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.3), so the average $43,480 buys what about $44,665 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Charlotte ($49,990). A typical home costs $390,321, or 9.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Agricultural Technicians salary in other North Carolina cities
Charlotte ranks 2nd of 2 North Carolina metro areas for this job; Raleigh pays the most ($53,690).
- Raleigh$53,690
- Charlotte$43,480
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 Charlotte: questions
How much do agricultural technicians make an hour in Charlotte?
$20.90 an hour on average, and $19.73 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level agricultural technicians salary in Charlotte?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,280 a year and the 25th percentile is $37,280, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the agricultural technicians take-home pay in Charlotte?
About $35,890 a year ($2,991 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $43,480.
Do agricultural technicians earn more in Charlotte than elsewhere?
The average here is 19% less 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 Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC (16740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 10.9%.
- 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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