Agricultural Technicians Salary in Illinois
Agricultural Technicians in Illinois earn a median of $46,410 a year, −6% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $46,410
- vs. U.S. median
- −6% ($49,630)
- Rank among states
- 28 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 700
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,070; the top 10% earn over $69,590. Nationally the range is $35,980 to $76,480.
States ranked near Illinois
Similar jobs in Illinois
- Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$41,050 median in Illinois
- Biofuels Processing Technicians$77,780 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
- Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians$53,280 median in Illinois
- Forest and Conservation Technicians$52,790 median in Illinois
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$61,940 median in Illinois
- Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$51,540 median in Illinois
Agricultural Technicians pay in Illinois
How much do agricultural technicians make in Illinois?
The median is $46,410 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,070 and the top 10% earn over $69,590. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for agricultural technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 28 of 39 (−6% vs. the national median of $49,630). Living costs are not included.