Agricultural Technician Salary
Agricultural Technicians earn a median $49,630 a year nationally. Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
U.S. median
$49,630
$23.86 per hour
Range
$35,980 – $76,480
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
15,130
across the U.S.
Agricultural Technician take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$42,058
per year · effective tax rate 15.3%
$3,505Monthly
$1,752Twice a month
$1,618Every 2 weeks
$20.22Hourly
- Federal income tax$3,776
- Social Security (6.2%)$3,077
- Medicare (1.45%)$720
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$42,058
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $35,980 | $17.30 | $31,090 |
| 25th percentile | $40,950 | $19.69 | $35,083 |
| Median (50th) | $49,630 | $23.86 | $42,058 |
| 75th percentile | $63,630 | $30.59 | $53,307 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $76,480 | $36.77 | $62,634 |
Best cities for agricultural technicians (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sacramento, CA | $62,680 | $49,918 | $46,797 | 460 |
| 2 | Los Angeles, CA | $63,630 | $50,601 | $44,557 | 500 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Los Angeles, CA — $63,630
- Sacramento, CA — $62,680
Agricultural Technician salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa | $64,070 | $51,877 | $34,730 – $82,580 | — |
| Wyoming | $63,120 | $52,897 | $53,220 – $82,440 | 30 |
| Arizona | $62,990 | $51,426 | $43,140 – $75,950 | — |
| California | $60,320 | $48,194 | $43,340 – $75,230 | 2,420 |
| Kentucky | $59,860 | $48,300 | $30,460 – $76,980 | 210 |
| Minnesota | $57,310 | $45,855 | $37,440 – $87,550 | 530 |
| New Jersey | $54,370 | $44,410 | $38,760 – $139,440 | — |
| Missouri | $54,060 | $44,014 | $33,400 – $79,140 | 420 |
| Delaware | $52,510 | $42,134 | $39,670 – $67,080 | — |
| North Carolina | $51,470 | $41,991 | $37,280 – $66,810 | 550 |
| Texas | $50,270 | $42,572 | $37,400 – $95,850 | 120 |
| Maryland | $49,680 | $40,102 | $39,510 – $67,930 | 200 |
| Georgia | $48,960 | $39,601 | $27,760 – $67,910 | 1,020 |
| Idaho | $48,870 | $39,965 | $37,960 – $69,410 | 650 |
| Mississippi | $48,800 | $40,171 | $29,550 – $78,360 | 190 |
| Pennsylvania | $48,800 | $39,893 | $36,770 – $87,110 | 110 |
| Washington | $48,220 | $40,925 | $38,480 – $65,660 | 470 |
| Hawaii | $47,960 | $38,579 | $39,520 – $76,970 | 150 |
| Nebraska | $47,420 | $39,004 | $36,050 – $61,880 | 580 |
| Maine | $47,410 | $38,255 | $33,390 – $59,500 | 50 |
| Kansas | $47,200 | $38,271 | $34,670 – $78,680 | 450 |
| Colorado | $47,020 | $38,600 | $35,880 – $86,190 | 100 |
| North Dakota | $46,960 | $39,912 | $36,660 – $64,270 | 100 |
| Oregon | $46,800 | $36,518 | $35,980 – $65,740 | 480 |
| Arkansas | $46,750 | $38,133 | $34,990 – $61,460 | 260 |
| Utah | $46,560 | $38,462 | $35,300 – $62,720 | 40 |
| Wisconsin | $46,470 | $38,255 | $38,130 – $65,760 | 620 |
| Illinois | $46,410 | $37,318 | $33,070 – $69,590 | 700 |
| Indiana | $46,170 | $37,945 | $35,590 – $73,840 | 410 |
| New York | $45,830 | $37,127 | $39,330 – $69,490 | 380 |
| Tennessee | $45,130 | $38,442 | $35,600 – $62,390 | 60 |
| Nevada | $43,590 | $37,205 | $38,480 – $55,790 | 40 |
| Michigan | $42,780 | $34,986 | $38,290 – $64,790 | 450 |
| Florida | $42,700 | $36,489 | $37,490 – $75,840 | 240 |
| New Hampshire | $42,520 | $36,345 | $42,520 – $50,630 | 30 |
| South Dakota | $41,420 | $35,461 | $34,930 – $54,170 | 350 |
| South Carolina | $41,290 | $34,036 | $32,970 – $62,350 | 100 |
| Virginia | $41,210 | $33,737 | $31,900 – $66,120 | 170 |
| Oklahoma | $37,840 | $31,427 | $28,910 – $98,980 | — |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a agricultural technician make?
The national median salary for agricultural technicians is $49,630 a year ($23.86 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,980 and the top 10% earn over $76,480. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays agricultural technicians the most?
Iowa has the highest median pay at $64,070. After taxes and local prices, Sacramento, CA offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many agricultural technicians are there in the U.S.?
About 15,130 people work as agricultural technicians nationwide.