Agricultural Technicians Salary in Fort Collins, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fort Collins-Loveland, CO

Median annual salary $51,380 +9.8% vs national
Median hourly $24.70
10th percentile $36,830
90th percentile $81,530
Employed locally 40
National median $46,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,830
    25th
    $46,760
    50th (median)
    $51,380
    75th
    $66,880
    90th
    $81,530

    Fort Collins economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $91,364 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $67,960
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $60,670
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $54,280
    Colorado $51,380
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $46,870
    Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR $46,290

    Related occupations in Fort Collins, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Conservation Scientists$80,240
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$62,830
    Biological Technicians$55,700
    Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$53,130
    Biological Scientists, All Other$91,420
    Atmospheric and Space Scientists$104,950

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Agricultural Technicians make per hour in Fort Collins?

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Technicians in Fort Collins, CO is $24.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.20 or more per hour.

    Is Fort Collins above or below average for Agricultural Technicians salaries?

    The median Agricultural Technicians salary in Fort Collins, CO is 9.8% 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 Fort Collins?

    Entry-level Agricultural Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $36,830 per year in Fort Collins, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,760.