Agricultural Technicians Salary in Iowa City, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Iowa City, IA

Median annual salary $54,320 +16.1% vs national
Median hourly $26.11
10th percentile $33,390
90th percentile $64,140
Employed locally 70
National median $46,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,390
    25th
    $38,210
    50th (median)
    $54,320
    75th
    $54,320
    90th
    $64,140

    Iowa City economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,142 2023 • Census ACS
    Agricultural Technicians salary vs area income 73% Median Agricultural Technicians salary is 27% 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 Iowa City, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $85,010
    Biological Technicians $51,300
    Biological Scientists, All Other $66,080
    Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $60,330
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $77,510
    Social Science Research Assistants $41,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Agricultural Technicians make per hour in Iowa City?

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Technicians in Iowa City, IA is $26.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.02 or more per hour.

    Is Iowa City above or below average for Agricultural Technicians salaries?

    The median Agricultural Technicians salary in Iowa City, IA is 16.1% 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 Iowa City?

    Entry-level Agricultural Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $33,390 per year in Iowa City, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,210.