Agricultural Technicians Salary in California
Agricultural Technicians in California earn a median of $60,320 a year, +22% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $60,320
- vs. U.S. median
- +22% ($49,630)
- Rank among states
- 4 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 2,420
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,340; the top 10% earn over $75,230. Nationally the range is $35,980 to $76,480.
States ranked near California
Similar jobs in California
- Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$35,580 median in California
- Biofuels Processing Technicians$78,020 median in California (broader BLS group)
- Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians$69,410 median in California
- Forest and Conservation Technicians$58,120 median in California
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$58,300 median in California
- Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$60,010 median in California
Agricultural Technicians pay in California
How much do agricultural technicians make in California?
The median is $60,320 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,340 and the top 10% earn over $75,230. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for agricultural technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 4 of 39 (+22% vs. the national median of $49,630). Living costs are not included.