Agricultural Technicians Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for agricultural technicians in the U.S. is $49,630 ($23.86 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $49,630
- Mean annual wage
- $53,840
- Median hourly wage
- $23.86
- Employment
- 15,130
15,130 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $35,980 | $17.30 |
| 25th percentile | $40,950 | $19.69 |
| Median (50th) | $49,630 | $23.86 |
| 75th percentile | $63,630 | $30.59 |
| 90th percentile | $76,480 | $36.77 |
Highest-paying states for agricultural technicians
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | $64,070 | — |
| Wyoming | $63,120 | 30 |
| Arizona | $62,990 | — |
| California | $60,320 | 2,420 |
| Kentucky | $59,860 | 210 |
| Minnesota | $57,310 | 530 |
| New Jersey | $54,370 | — |
| Missouri | $54,060 | 420 |
| Delaware | $52,510 | — |
| North Carolina | $51,470 | 550 |
Lowest-paying states
- Oklahoma: $37,840 median annual wage
- Virginia: $41,210 median annual wage
- South Carolina: $41,290 median annual wage
- South Dakota: $41,420 median annual wage
- New Hampshire: $42,520 median annual wage
About this occupation
Work with agricultural scientists in plant, fiber, and animal research, or assist with animal breeding and nutrition. Set up or maintain laboratory equipment and collect samples from crops or animals. Prepare specimens or record data to assist scientists in biology or related life science experiments. Conduct tests and experiments to improve yield and quality of crops or to increase the resistance of plants and animals to disease or insects.
Typical tasks
- Perform tests on seeds to evaluate seed viability.
- Measure or weigh ingredients used in laboratory testing.
- Operate farm machinery, including tractors, plows, mowers, combines, balers, sprayers, earthmoving equipment, or trucks.
- Collect animal or crop samples.
- Assess comparative soil erosion from various planting or tillage systems, such as conservation tillage with mulch or ridge till systems, no-till systems, or conventional tillage systems with or without moldboard plows.
- Perform general nursery duties, such as propagating standard varieties of plant materials, collecting and germinating seeds, maintaining cuttings of plants, or controlling environmental conditions.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: Associate's degree
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 8.5% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 23.5% |
| Some college, no degree | 22.2% |
| Associate's degree | 17.6% |
| Bachelor's degree | 22.2% |
| Master's degree | 5.6% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 0.5% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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