Agricultural Technicians Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $39,340 -15.9% vs national
Median hourly $18.92
10th percentile $29,560
90th percentile $59,240
Employed locally 530
National median $46,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,560
    25th
    $29,570
    50th (median)
    $39,340
    75th
    $48,300
    90th
    $59,240

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Agricultural Technicians salary vs area income 47% Median Agricultural Technicians salary is 53% 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 Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $101,880
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $82,830
    Soil and Plant Scientists $86,120
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $76,220
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $44,040
    Food Scientists and Technologists $63,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Agricultural Technicians make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Technicians in Des Moines, IA is $18.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.52 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Agricultural Technicians salaries?

    The median Agricultural Technicians salary in Des Moines, IA is 15.9% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Agricultural Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $29,560 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,570.