Agricultural Technicians Salary by State
The national median pay for agricultural technicians is $49,630 a year. By state, it ranges from $37,840 in Oklahoma to $64,070 in Iowa.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $35,980
- 25th percentile
- $40,950
- Median
- $49,630
- 75th percentile
- $63,630
- Top 10%
- $76,480
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 15,130 jobs.
Median pay in 39 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iowa | $64,070 | +29% | $34,730 | $82,580 | Not published |
| 2 | Wyoming | $63,120 | +27% | $53,220 | $82,440 | 30 |
| 3 | Arizona | $62,990 | +27% | $43,140 | $75,950 | Not published |
| 4 | California | $60,320 | +22% | $43,340 | $75,230 | 2,420 |
| 5 | Kentucky | $59,860 | +21% | $30,460 | $76,980 | 210 |
| 6 | Minnesota | $57,310 | +15% | $37,440 | $87,550 | 530 |
| 7 | New Jersey | $54,370 | +10% | $38,760 | $139,440 | Not published |
| 8 | Missouri | $54,060 | +9% | $33,400 | $79,140 | 420 |
| 9 | Delaware | $52,510 | +6% | $39,670 | $67,080 | Not published |
| 10 | North Carolina | $51,470 | +4% | $37,280 | $66,810 | 550 |
| 11 | Texas | $50,270 | +1% | $37,400 | $95,850 | 120 |
| 12 | Maryland | $49,680 | 0% | $39,510 | $67,930 | 200 |
| 13 | Georgia | $48,960 | −1% | $27,760 | $67,910 | 1,020 |
| 14 | Idaho | $48,870 | −2% | $37,960 | $69,410 | 650 |
| 15 | Mississippi | $48,800 | −2% | $29,550 | $78,360 | 190 |
| 16 | Pennsylvania | $48,800 | −2% | $36,770 | $87,110 | 110 |
| 17 | Washington | $48,220 | −3% | $38,480 | $65,660 | 470 |
| 18 | Hawaii | $47,960 | −3% | $39,520 | $76,970 | 150 |
| 19 | Nebraska | $47,420 | −4% | $36,050 | $61,880 | 580 |
| 20 | Maine | $47,410 | −4% | $33,390 | $59,500 | 50 |
| 21 | Kansas | $47,200 | −5% | $34,670 | $78,680 | 450 |
| 22 | Colorado | $47,020 | −5% | $35,880 | $86,190 | 100 |
| 23 | North Dakota | $46,960 | −5% | $36,660 | $64,270 | 100 |
| 24 | Oregon | $46,800 | −6% | $35,980 | $65,740 | 480 |
| 25 | Arkansas | $46,750 | −6% | $34,990 | $61,460 | 260 |
| 26 | Utah | $46,560 | −6% | $35,300 | $62,720 | 40 |
| 27 | Wisconsin | $46,470 | −6% | $38,130 | $65,760 | 620 |
| 28 | Illinois | $46,410 | −6% | $33,070 | $69,590 | 700 |
| 29 | Indiana | $46,170 | −7% | $35,590 | $73,840 | 410 |
| 30 | New York | $45,830 | −8% | $39,330 | $69,490 | 380 |
| 31 | Tennessee | $45,130 | −9% | $35,600 | $62,390 | 60 |
| 32 | Nevada | $43,590 | −12% | $38,480 | $55,790 | 40 |
| 33 | Michigan | $42,780 | −14% | $38,290 | $64,790 | 450 |
| 34 | Florida | $42,700 | −14% | $37,490 | $75,840 | 240 |
| 35 | New Hampshire | $42,520 | −14% | $42,520 | $50,630 | 30 |
| 36 | South Dakota | $41,420 | −17% | $34,930 | $54,170 | 350 |
| 37 | South Carolina | $41,290 | −17% | $32,970 | $62,350 | 100 |
| 38 | Virginia | $41,210 | −17% | $31,900 | $66,120 | 170 |
| 39 | Oklahoma | $37,840 | −24% | $28,910 | $98,980 | Not published |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Agricultural Technicians salary questions
Which state pays agricultural technicians the most?
Iowa, with a median of $64,070 a year (+29% vs. the national median of $49,630). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays agricultural technicians the least?
Oklahoma, with a median of $37,840 a year (−24% vs. national).
Where do most agricultural technicians work?
California has the most jobs, about 2,420, with a median of $60,320.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.