The average salary for a agricultural technician in the United States is $46,810, but the range typically falls between $36,400 and $53,120. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $22.5, with a range between $17.5 and $25.54.
There are approximately 13,150 people employed as a agricultural technician in the United States. With California, Iowa, Illinois employing the highest number of agricultural technicians.The state with the best pay for a agricultural technician is Massachusetts, with an average annual salary of $84,410, while Louisiana has the lowest average annual salary of $39,250.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $30,750 | $14.79 |
| 25th Percentile | $36,400 | $17.5 |
| Median | $43,180 | $20.76 |
| 75th Percentile | $53,120 | $25.54 |
| 90th Percentile | $65,470 | $31.47 |
The salary of a agricultural technician can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a agricultural technician in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for agricultural technicians are Massachusetts, Wyoming, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland while the worst states are Louisiana, Virginia, South Dakota, Iowa, Indiana.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $31,200 | $42,810 | $66,290 |
| Arizona | $33,410 | $49,510 | $78,500 |
| Arkansas | $34,110 | $49,330 | $70,430 |
| California | $35,650 | $47,490 | $65,610 |
| Colorado | $35,020 | $55,170 | $78,680 |
| Florida | $29,400 | $49,350 | $63,980 |
| Georgia | $26,780 | $44,390 | $62,780 |
| Hawaii | $34,200 | $42,700 | $55,000 |
| Idaho | $30,330 | $49,920 | $76,720 |
| Illinois | $28,340 | $47,070 | $76,020 |
| Indiana | $29,860 | $43,070 | $62,270 |
| Iowa | $28,800 | $43,340 | $59,820 |
| Kansas | $22,310 | $45,950 | $81,420 |
| Kentucky | $28,410 | $47,420 | $70,480 |
| Louisiana | $31,200 | $39,250 | $56,640 |
| Maine | $38,600 | $51,420 | $64,200 |
| Maryland | $40,990 | $56,930 | $70,080 |
| Massachusetts | $46,990 | $84,410 | $100,000 |
| Michigan | $31,910 | $45,230 | $62,880 |
| Minnesota | $28,080 | $46,280 | $72,880 |
| Missouri | $28,490 | $55,980 | $93,590 |
| Montana | $36,570 | $51,610 | $61,500 |
| Nebraska | $35,360 | $45,560 | $59,210 |
| Nevada | $35,980 | $43,520 | $56,610 |
| New York | $38,050 | $50,560 | $62,650 |
| North Carolina | $34,760 | $46,170 | $62,090 |
| North Dakota | $33,800 | $49,550 | $77,760 |
| Ohio | $31,490 | $45,050 | $56,760 |
| Oklahoma | $29,940 | $42,940 | $59,010 |
| Oregon | $31,930 | $43,580 | $57,300 |
| Pennsylvania | $33,760 | $52,480 | $72,800 |
| South Carolina | $37,460 | $44,240 | $49,340 |
| South Dakota | $30,750 | $39,160 | $49,990 |
| Tennessee | $33,160 | $50,690 | $78,660 |
| Texas | $29,470 | $43,170 | $59,930 |
| Utah | $33,360 | $46,090 | $59,900 |
| Vermont | $39,190 | $44,560 | $61,370 |
| Virginia | $30,320 | $42,790 | $61,150 |
| Washington | $38,000 | $49,640 | $63,940 |
| West Virginia | $32,750 | $50,260 | $54,730 |
| Wisconsin | $33,390 | $45,950 | $62,150 |
| Wyoming | $50,300 | $62,160 | $77,920 |
Even between cities, the salary of a agricultural technician can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for agricultural technicians is St. Louis, MO with an average salary of $62,850.The city with the lowest average salary for agricultural technicians is Northeast Mississippi nonmetropolitan area, MS with an average salary of $33,880.
Areas with highest average salaries for agricultural technicians
Areas with lowest average salaries for agricultural technicians
The number of agricultural technicians in the United States has been decreasing over the years. Since 2021, the number of agricultural technicians has decreased by -410. On average, the number of agricultural technicians has been increasing by -1.0% each year. The salary of agricultural technicians has been increasing. Since 2021, the salary of agricultural technicians has increased by $1,960. On average, the salary of agricultural technicians has been increasing by 1.5% each year.
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