Agricultural Technicians Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for agricultural technicianss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $53,840 ≈ $26/hr
National median salary $49,630
Total employment 15,130 nationwide
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Projected growth +4.3%
Faster than average
Annual openings 2,900 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 18,600 → 19,400 (+800)
Typical entry education Associate's degree
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- New Jersey$71,690
- Wyoming$65,660
- Minnesota$63,460
- Iowa$62,610
- Arizona$62,490
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- South Dakota$44,030
- Oklahoma$45,570
- Nevada$45,870
- South Carolina$45,970
- New Hampshire$46,120
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Jersey | $71,690 | $54,370 | $34 | +33.2% | — |
| 2 | Wyoming | $65,660 | $63,120 | $32 | +22% | 30 |
| 3 | Minnesota | $63,460 | $57,310 | $31 | +17.9% | 530 |
| 4 | Iowa | $62,610 | $64,070 | $30 | +16.3% | — |
| 5 | Arizona | $62,490 | $62,990 | $30 | +16.1% | — |
| 6 | California | $58,530 | $60,320 | $28 | +8.7% | 2,420 |
| 7 | Texas | $58,460 | $50,270 | $28 | +8.6% | 120 |
| 8 | Kentucky | $57,890 | $59,860 | $28 | +7.5% | 210 |
| 9 | Missouri | $57,590 | $54,060 | $28 | +7% | 420 |
| 10 | Pennsylvania | $54,750 | $48,800 | $26 | +1.7% | 110 |
| 11 | Delaware | $54,510 | $52,510 | $26 | +1.2% | — |
| 12 | Maryland | $54,390 | $49,680 | $26 | +1% | 200 |
| 13 | Kansas | $53,900 | $47,200 | $26 | +0.1% | 450 |
| 14 | Colorado | $52,800 | $47,020 | $25 | -1.9% | 100 |
| 15 | Idaho | $52,130 | $48,870 | $25 | -3.2% | 650 |
| 16 | Hawaii | $51,950 | $47,960 | $25 | -3.5% | 150 |
| 17 | Indiana | $51,680 | $46,170 | $25 | -4% | 410 |
| 18 | North Dakota | $51,470 | $46,960 | $25 | -4.4% | 100 |
| 19 | Mississippi | $51,380 | $48,800 | $25 | -4.6% | 190 |
| 20 | New York | $51,120 | $45,830 | $25 | -5.1% | 380 |
| 21 | Michigan | $51,100 | $42,780 | $25 | -5.1% | 450 |
| 22 | Illinois | $50,960 | $46,410 | $25 | -5.3% | 700 |
| 23 | North Carolina | $50,170 | $51,470 | $24 | -6.8% | 550 |
| 24 | Washington | $49,920 | $48,220 | $24 | -7.3% | 470 |
| 25 | Florida | $49,300 | $42,700 | $24 | -8.4% | 240 |
| 26 | Oregon | $49,070 | $46,800 | $24 | -8.9% | 480 |
| 27 | Wisconsin | $48,360 | $46,470 | $23 | -10.2% | 620 |
| 28 | Utah | $48,150 | $46,560 | $23 | -10.6% | 40 |
| 29 | Arkansas | $47,740 | $46,750 | $23 | -11.3% | 260 |
| 30 | Tennessee | $47,740 | $45,130 | $23 | -11.3% | 60 |
| 31 | Nebraska | $47,730 | $47,420 | $23 | -11.3% | 580 |
| 32 | Virginia | $47,290 | $41,210 | $23 | -12.2% | 170 |
| 33 | Georgia | $46,990 | $48,960 | $23 | -12.7% | 1,020 |
| 34 | Maine | $46,170 | $47,410 | $22 | -14.2% | 50 |
| 35 | New Hampshire | $46,120 | $42,520 | $22 | -14.3% | 30 |
| 36 | South Carolina | $45,970 | $41,290 | $22 | -14.6% | 100 |
| 37 | Nevada | $45,870 | $43,590 | $22 | -14.8% | 40 |
| 38 | Oklahoma | $45,570 | $37,840 | $22 | -15.4% | — |
| 39 | South Dakota | $44,030 | $41,420 | $21 | -18.2% | 350 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 79 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $79,130 | $65,850 | 70 |
| 2 | Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $73,560 | $66,010 | 190 |
| 3 | Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $66,540 | $65,110 | 30 |
| 4 | Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $66,370 | $62,960 | 230 |
| 5 | Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $65,300 | $67,460 | — |
| 6 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $65,280 | $66,620 | — |
| 7 | Lansing-East Lansing, MI | $64,790 | $58,910 | 120 |
| 8 | Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $64,750 | $63,090 | — |
| 9 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $63,630 | $58,920 | 500 |
| 10 | Champaign-Urbana, IL | $63,080 | $58,850 | 70 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing agricultural technicianss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing | $76,320 | $63,220 | — |
| 2 | Chemical Manufacturing | $76,060 | $63,860 | — |
| 3 | Farm Product Raw Material Merchant Wholesalers | $75,990 | $66,420 | 230 |
| 4 | Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations | $75,840 | $62,830 | — |
| 5 | Dairy Product Manufacturing | $69,490 | $66,380 | 40 |
| 6 | Machinery, Equipment, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | $63,080 | $71,780 | 120 |
| 7 | Farm and Garden Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers | $63,080 | $71,780 | 120 |
| 8 | Chemical Manufacturing (3251, 3252, 3253, and 3259 only) | $63,000 | $66,800 | 40 |
| 9 | Support Activities for Crop Production | $61,500 | $61,120 | 500 |
| 10 | Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods | $61,100 | $65,400 | 200 |
| 11 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | $60,850 | $63,200 | 410 |
| 12 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | $60,850 | $63,200 | 410 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do agricultural technicians make in the U.S.?
The median agricultural technicians salary in the United States is $49,630 per year (mean $53,840), and about 80% earn between $35,980 and $76,480.
How much do agricultural technicians make per hour?
Roughly $26 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $53,840 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays agricultural technicians the most?
New Jersey has the highest average pay for agricultural technicians at $71,690 per year (median $54,370).
What is the job outlook for agricultural technicians?
Employment is projected to change +4.3% from 2024 to 2034 (Faster than average), with about 2,900 openings per year.
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