Agricultural Technicians Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cedar Rapids, IA

Median annual salary $37,060 -20.8% vs national
Median hourly $17.82
10th percentile $25,450
90th percentile $67,490
Employed locally 30
National median $46,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,450
    25th
    $35,710
    50th (median)
    $37,060
    75th
    $55,450
    90th
    $67,490

    Cedar Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,084 2023 • Census ACS
    Agricultural Technicians salary vs area income 48% Median Agricultural Technicians salary is 52% 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
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $62,340
    Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $61,940
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $60,670
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $60,000
    California $58,330
    Visalia, CA $56,330

    Related occupations in Cedar Rapids, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $80,320
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $43,160
    Chemists $108,460
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $99,010
    School Psychologists $50,290
    Chemical Technicians $55,220

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Agricultural Technicians make per hour in Cedar Rapids?

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Technicians in Cedar Rapids, IA is $17.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.79 or more per hour.

    Is Cedar Rapids above or below average for Agricultural Technicians salaries?

    The median Agricultural Technicians salary in Cedar Rapids, IA is 20.8% below 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 Cedar Rapids?

    Entry-level Agricultural Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $25,450 per year in Cedar Rapids, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,710.