Agricultural Technicians Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for agricultural technicians is $49,630, or $23.86 per hour. About 15,130 people work in this occupation nationwide. Wages vary substantially by state — from $64,070 in Iowa to $37,840 in Oklahoma.
Wage distribution nationwide
Earnings spread across all U.S. workers in this occupation.
Salary by state
All 39 states with published data, ranked by median annual wage.
| # | State | Median annual | Median hourly | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iowa | $64,070 | $30.80 | — | — |
| 2 | Wyoming | $63,120 | $30.34 | 30 | 1.26 |
| 3 | Arizona | $62,990 | $30.28 | — | — |
| 4 | California | $60,320 | $29.00 | 2,420 | 1.37 |
| 5 | Kentucky | $59,860 | $28.78 | 210 | 1.05 |
| 6 | Minnesota | $57,310 | $27.55 | 530 | 1.84 |
| 7 | New Jersey | $54,370 | $26.14 | — | — |
| 8 | Missouri | $54,060 | $25.99 | 420 | 1.47 |
| 9 | Delaware | $52,510 | $25.25 | — | — |
| 10 | North Carolina | $51,470 | $24.74 | 550 | 1.14 |
| 11 | Texas | $50,270 | $24.17 | 120 | 0.09 |
| 12 | Maryland | $49,680 | $23.88 | 200 | 0.74 |
| 13 | Georgia | $48,960 | $23.54 | 1,020 | 2.15 |
| 14 | Idaho | $48,870 | $23.50 | 650 | 7.81 |
| 15 | Pennsylvania | $48,800 | $23.46 | 110 | 0.19 |
| 16 | Mississippi | $48,800 | $23.46 | 190 | 1.67 |
| 17 | Washington | $48,220 | $23.19 | 470 | 1.36 |
| 18 | Hawaii | $47,960 | $23.06 | 150 | 2.39 |
| 19 | Nebraska | $47,420 | $22.80 | 580 | 5.85 |
| 20 | Maine | $47,410 | $22.79 | 50 | 0.81 |
| 21 | Kansas | $47,200 | $22.69 | 450 | 3.24 |
| 22 | Colorado | $47,020 | $22.61 | 100 | 0.34 |
| 23 | North Dakota | $46,960 | $22.58 | 100 | 2.43 |
| 24 | Oregon | $46,800 | $22.50 | 480 | 2.51 |
| 25 | Arkansas | $46,750 | $22.48 | 260 | 2.02 |
| 26 | Utah | $46,560 | $22.38 | 40 | 0.23 |
| 27 | Wisconsin | $46,470 | $22.34 | 620 | 2.17 |
| 28 | Illinois | $46,410 | $22.31 | 700 | 1.17 |
| 29 | Indiana | $46,170 | $22.20 | 410 | 1.31 |
| 30 | New York | $45,830 | $22.03 | 380 | 0.41 |
| 31 | Tennessee | $45,130 | $21.70 | 60 | 0.20 |
| 32 | Nevada | $43,590 | $20.96 | 40 | 0.26 |
| 33 | Michigan | $42,780 | $20.57 | 450 | 1.05 |
| 34 | Florida | $42,700 | $20.53 | 240 | 0.25 |
| 35 | New Hampshire | $42,520 | $20.44 | 30 | 0.49 |
| 36 | South Dakota | $41,420 | $19.91 | 350 | 7.78 |
| 37 | South Carolina | $41,290 | $19.85 | 100 | 0.44 |
| 38 | Virginia | $41,210 | $19.81 | 170 | 0.43 |
| 39 | Oklahoma | $37,840 | $18.19 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do agricultural technicians make?
The median annual wage for agricultural technicians in the United States is $49,630, or $23.86 per hour. Entry-level workers (10th percentile) earn $35,980, and the top 10% earn $76,480.
How many agricultural technicians are employed in the U.S.?
About 15,130 people work as agricultural technicians nationwide.
Which state pays agricultural technicians the most?
Iowa pays the most at a median of $64,070, followed by Wyoming ($63,120) and Arizona ($62,990).
Which state pays agricultural technicians the least?
Oklahoma has the lowest median at $37,840.
Where are agricultural technicians jobs most concentrated?
The location quotient measures employment concentration relative to the national average. The highest is Idaho at 7.81×.