Agricultural Technicians Salary in Chicago, IL-IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN

Median annual salary $43,360 -7.3% vs national
Median hourly $20.85
10th percentile $38,950
90th percentile $91,350
National median $46,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,950
    25th
    $38,950
    50th (median)
    $43,360
    75th
    $68,720
    90th
    $91,350

    Chicago economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,850 2023 • Census ACS
    Agricultural Technicians salary vs area income 49% Median Agricultural Technicians salary is 51% 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
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $61,170
    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

    Related occupations in Chicago, IL-IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $78,560
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $98,240
    Chemists $100,720
    School Psychologists $80,600
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $98,780
    Physicists $131,260

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Agricultural Technicians make per hour in Chicago?

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Technicians in Chicago, IL-IN is $20.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.64 or more per hour.

    Is Chicago above or below average for Agricultural Technicians salaries?

    The median Agricultural Technicians salary in Chicago, IL-IN is 7.3% 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 Chicago?

    Entry-level Agricultural Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $38,950 per year in Chicago, IL-IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,950.