Agricultural Technicians Salary in Columbus, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbus, OH

Median annual salary $44,680 -4.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.48
10th percentile $32,200
90th percentile $54,650
Employed locally 30
National median $46,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,200
    25th
    $35,650
    50th (median)
    $44,680
    75th
    $49,880
    90th
    $54,650

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 2023 • Census ACS
    Agricultural Technicians salary vs area income 56% Median Agricultural Technicians salary is 44% 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
    Ohio $44,310
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $40,260

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Chemists$96,700
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$90,670
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$79,250
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$81,720
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$82,800
    Biological Technicians$51,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Agricultural Technicians make per hour in Columbus?

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Technicians in Columbus, OH is $21.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.27 or more per hour.

    Is Columbus above or below average for Agricultural Technicians salaries?

    The median Agricultural Technicians salary in Columbus, OH is 4.5% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Agricultural Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $32,200 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,650.