Agricultural Technicians Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $51,120 +9.3% vs national
Median hourly $24.58
10th percentile $37,950
90th percentile $68,830
Employed locally 60
National median $46,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,950
    25th
    $39,780
    50th (median)
    $51,120
    75th
    $57,460
    90th
    $68,830

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Agricultural Technicians salary vs area income 76% Median Agricultural Technicians salary is 24% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $63,340
    Arizona $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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $67,960
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $63,630
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $60,930
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $60,670
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $60,230
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $60,000

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $77,930
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $63,460
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $118,110
    Forest and Conservation Technicians $62,480
    Chemists $90,660
    School Psychologists $123,410

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Agricultural Technicians make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Technicians in Bakersfield, CA is $24.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.49 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Agricultural Technicians salaries?

    The median Agricultural Technicians salary in Bakersfield, CA is 9.3% 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 Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Agricultural Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $37,950 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,780.