Agricultural Technicians pay in California
In California, the median pay for agricultural technicians is $29.00 an hour ($60,320 a year). About 2,420 people work in this job there.
That is 22% higher than the U.S. median ($49,630). California ranks 4th of 39 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for agricultural technicians in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $20.84 | $43,340 |
| 25% of workers | $22.46 | $46,710 |
| Half of workers (median) | $29.00 | $60,320 |
| 75% of workers | $30.66 | $63,770 |
| 90% of workers | $36.17 | $75,230 |
Agricultural Technicians pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma | $66,540 | 30 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $65,280 | 0 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $63,630 | 500 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles | $62,900 | 60 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $62,680 | 460 |
| Napa | $58,340 | 40 |
| Salinas | $53,510 | 50 |
| Bakersfield-Delano | $52,620 | 80 |
| Fresno | $52,160 | 150 |
| Stockton-Lodi | $51,840 | 80 |
| Modesto | $49,730 | 100 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $49,310 | 90 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for agricultural technicians
- Typical education to start: Associate's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +5.4% over ten years, faster than average · about 2,800 openings a year (BLS)
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|---|---|
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other | $78,350 |
| Biological Technicians | $71,440 |
| Chemical Technicians | $59,510 |
| Forest and Conservation Technicians | $58,120 |
| Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health | $61,220 |
| Social Science Research Assistants | $60,250 |
| Food Science Technicians | $54,200 |
| Forensic Science Technicians | $102,100 |
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