Agricultural Technicians Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $52,560 +12.3% vs national
Median hourly $25.27
10th percentile $35,780
90th percentile $61,840
Employed locally 210
National median $46,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,780
    25th
    $41,780
    50th (median)
    $52,560
    75th
    $58,660
    90th
    $61,840

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Agricultural Technicians salary vs area income 61% Median Agricultural Technicians salary is 39% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Agricultural Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $67,960
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $63,630
    Arizona $63,340
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $63,340
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $62,340
    Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $61,940

    Nearby metros — Agricultural Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Valdosta, GA $44,170
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $42,640
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $41,030
    Michigan $37,960
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $36,690

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$81,030
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$93,980
    Biological Scientists, All Other$91,890
    Social Science Research Assistants$63,790
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$82,010
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$58,630

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Agricultural Technicians make per hour in Atlanta?

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Technicians in Atlanta, GA is $25.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.98 or more per hour.

    Is Atlanta above or below average for Agricultural Technicians salaries?

    The median Agricultural Technicians salary in Atlanta, GA is 12.3% above the national median of $46,790. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Agricultural Technicians in Atlanta?

    Entry-level Agricultural Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $35,780 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,780.