SOC 19-4012 · Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
Agricultural Technicians wages by metro
National median annual wage
$49,630
- 10th percentile
- $35,980
- 25th percentile
- $40,950
- Median
- $49,630
- 75th percentile
- $63,630
- 90th percentile
- $76,480
- Mean
- $53,840
Annual wage from the May 2025 OEWS estimates.
National employment in May 2025: 15,130.
That median is 2.6% lower than the all-occupations national median of $50,980.
The metro and state figures below are the same May 2025 release. A blank wage means BLS did not publish it. See when a wage is not published.
Highest published medians
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | 30 | $47,280 | $66,540 | $79,710 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | Not available | $31,210 | $65,300 | $100,920 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | Not available | $49,060 | $65,280 | $74,100 |
| Lansing-East Lansing, MI | 120 | $40,680 | $64,790 | $64,790 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | Not available | $48,700 | $64,750 | $75,950 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 500 | $45,880 | $63,630 | $75,490 |
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | 70 | $45,620 | $63,080 | $64,670 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA | 60 | $45,350 | $62,900 | $75,340 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | 460 | $43,230 | $62,680 | $75,080 |
| Iowa City, IA | 70 | $31,200 | $59,820 | $77,000 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 140 | $38,520 | $58,730 | $77,650 |
| Napa, CA | 40 | $46,560 | $58,340 | $85,000 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 350 | $32,290 | $54,380 | $70,670 |
| Salinas, CA | 50 | $39,690 | $53,510 | $76,690 |
| Bakersfield-Delano, CA | 80 | $37,540 | $52,620 | $75,900 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 210 | $36,050 | $52,600 | $90,360 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 100 | $39,670 | $52,510 | $75,390 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 160 | $40,700 | $52,310 | $90,760 |
| Fresno, CA | 150 | $36,730 | $52,160 | $71,900 |
| Stockton-Lodi, CA | 80 | $37,780 | $51,840 | $72,820 |
Where employment is largest
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 500 | $45,880 | $63,630 | $75,490 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | 460 | $43,230 | $62,680 | $75,080 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 350 | $32,290 | $54,380 | $70,670 |
| Madison, WI | 250 | $40,340 | $47,030 | $65,760 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | 220 | $35,980 | $46,800 | $74,130 |
| Boise City, ID | 210 | $37,380 | $49,220 | $65,980 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 210 | $36,050 | $52,600 | $90,360 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | 170 | $40,840 | $51,380 | $86,020 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 160 | $40,700 | $52,310 | $90,760 |
| Omaha, NE-IA | 160 | $36,050 | $38,030 | $61,150 |
| Fresno, CA | 150 | $36,730 | $52,160 | $71,900 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | 150 | $37,360 | $46,170 | $73,840 |
| Ames, IA | 140 | $36,110 | $48,430 | $72,520 |
| Jefferson City, MO | 140 | $33,400 | $40,540 | $52,960 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 140 | $38,520 | $58,730 | $77,650 |
| Lansing-East Lansing, MI | 120 | $40,680 | $64,790 | $64,790 |
| Twin Falls, ID | 120 | $37,960 | $46,280 | $62,210 |
| Modesto, CA | 100 | $45,360 | $49,730 | $68,300 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 100 | $39,670 | $52,510 | $75,390 |
| Manhattan, KS | 90 | $32,890 | $51,270 | $66,610 |
States and territories
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa | Not available | $34,730 | $64,070 | $82,580 |
| Wyoming | 30 | $53,220 | $63,120 | $82,440 |
| Arizona | Not available | $43,140 | $62,990 | $75,950 |
| California | 2,420 | $43,340 | $60,320 | $75,230 |
| Kentucky | 210 | $30,460 | $59,860 | $76,980 |
| Minnesota | 530 | $37,440 | $57,310 | $87,550 |
| New Jersey | Not available | $38,760 | $54,370 | $139,440 |
| Missouri | 420 | $33,400 | $54,060 | $79,140 |
| Delaware | Not available | $39,670 | $52,510 | $67,080 |
| North Carolina | 550 | $37,280 | $51,470 | $66,810 |
| Texas | 120 | $37,400 | $50,270 | $95,850 |
| Maryland | 200 | $39,510 | $49,680 | $67,930 |
| Georgia | 1,020 | $27,760 | $48,960 | $67,910 |
| Idaho | 650 | $37,960 | $48,870 | $69,410 |
| Mississippi | 190 | $29,550 | $48,800 | $78,360 |
| Pennsylvania | 110 | $36,770 | $48,800 | $87,110 |
| Washington | 470 | $38,480 | $48,220 | $65,660 |
| Hawaii | 150 | $39,520 | $47,960 | $76,970 |
| Nebraska | 580 | $36,050 | $47,420 | $61,880 |
| Maine | 50 | $33,390 | $47,410 | $59,500 |
| Kansas | 450 | $34,670 | $47,200 | $78,680 |
| Colorado | 100 | $35,880 | $47,020 | $86,190 |
| North Dakota | 100 | $36,660 | $46,960 | $64,270 |
| Oregon | 480 | $35,980 | $46,800 | $65,740 |
| Arkansas | 260 | $34,990 | $46,750 | $61,460 |
| Utah | 40 | $35,300 | $46,560 | $62,720 |
| Wisconsin | 620 | $38,130 | $46,470 | $65,760 |
| Illinois | 700 | $33,070 | $46,410 | $69,590 |
| Indiana | 410 | $35,590 | $46,170 | $73,840 |
| New York | 380 | $39,330 | $45,830 | $69,490 |
| Tennessee | 60 | $35,600 | $45,130 | $62,390 |
| Nevada | 40 | $38,480 | $43,590 | $55,790 |
| Michigan | 450 | $38,290 | $42,780 | $64,790 |
| Florida | 240 | $37,490 | $42,700 | $75,840 |
| New Hampshire | 30 | $42,520 | $42,520 | $50,630 |
| South Dakota | 350 | $34,930 | $41,420 | $54,170 |
| South Carolina | 100 | $32,970 | $41,290 | $62,350 |
| Virginia | 170 | $31,900 | $41,210 | $66,120 |
| Oklahoma | Not available | $28,910 | $37,840 | $98,980 |
| Ohio | 140 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
Other life, physical, and social science occupations
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
- Chemists
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other
- Biological Technicians
- School Psychologists
Questions this page answers
What is the national median wage for Agricultural Technicians?
In the May 2025 OEWS estimates, the national median annual wage for Agricultural Technicians is $49,630. Employment is 15,130.
How does Agricultural Technicians pay compare with all occupations?
The national median for Agricultural Technicians is 2.6% lower than the all-occupations median of $50,980.
Which metro has the highest published median for Agricultural Technicians?
Among metros with a published annual median in the May 2025 tables, Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA is highest on this page's list at $66,540.