Agricultural Technicians Salary in Knoxville, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Knoxville, TN

Median annual salary $41,590 -11.1% vs national
Median hourly $19.99
10th percentile $34,010
90th percentile $49,570
Employed locally 40
National median $46,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,010
    25th
    $34,120
    50th (median)
    $41,590
    75th
    $49,570
    90th
    $49,570

    Knoxville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,734 2023 • Census ACS
    Agricultural Technicians salary vs area income 60% Median Agricultural Technicians salary is 40% 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
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $51,170

    Related occupations in Knoxville, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $99,600
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $81,990
    Biological Technicians $58,520
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $78,410
    Chemical Technicians $49,860
    School Psychologists $72,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Agricultural Technicians make per hour in Knoxville?

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Technicians in Knoxville, TN is $19.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.83 or more per hour.

    Is Knoxville above or below average for Agricultural Technicians salaries?

    The median Agricultural Technicians salary in Knoxville, TN is 11.1% 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 Knoxville?

    Entry-level Agricultural Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $34,010 per year in Knoxville, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,120.