Agricultural Technicians Salary in Champaign, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Champaign-Urbana, IL

Median annual salary $61,170 +30.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.41
10th percentile $49,190
90th percentile $61,170
Employed locally 50
National median $46,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,190
    25th
    $49,190
    50th (median)
    $61,170
    75th
    $61,170
    90th
    $61,170

    Champaign economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Agricultural Technicians salary vs area income 95% Median Agricultural Technicians salary is 5% 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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $60,930
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $51,170
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $50,800
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $49,030
    East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $46,260
    Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR $46,260

    Related occupations in Champaign, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Biological Scientists, All Other$64,930
    Physical Scientists, All Other$61,370
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$79,220
    Soil and Plant Scientists$60,970
    Chemists$70,340
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$61,820

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Agricultural Technicians make per hour in Champaign?

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Technicians in Champaign, IL is $29.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.09 or more per hour.

    Is Champaign above or below average for Agricultural Technicians salaries?

    The median Agricultural Technicians salary in Champaign, IL is 30.7% 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 Champaign?

    Entry-level Agricultural Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $49,190 per year in Champaign, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,190.