Agricultural Technicians Salary in Jefferson City, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jefferson City, MO

Median annual salary $40,540 -13.4% vs national
Median hourly $19.49
10th percentile $33,400
90th percentile $52,960
Employed locally 140
National median $46,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,400
    25th
    $33,880
    50th (median)
    $40,540
    75th
    $51,150
    90th
    $52,960

    Jefferson City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,425 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
    Modesto, CA $59,720
    Montana $51,170
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $46,870
    Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $43,960
    Kansas City, MO-KS $43,790

    Related occupations in Jefferson City, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $36,750
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $59,760
    Conservation Scientists $55,410
    Biological Scientists, All Other $54,080
    Forest and Conservation Technicians $33,920
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $90,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Technicians in Jefferson City, MO is $19.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.46 or more per hour.

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

    The median Agricultural Technicians salary in Jefferson City, MO is 13.4% 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 Jefferson City?

    Entry-level Agricultural Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $33,400 per year in Jefferson City, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,880.