Agricultural Technicians Salary in Lafayette, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN

Median annual salary $46,540 -0.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.38
10th percentile $33,390
90th percentile $59,630
Employed locally 40
National median $46,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,390
    25th
    $38,990
    50th (median)
    $46,540
    75th
    $57,780
    90th
    $59,630

    Lafayette economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,895 2023 • Census ACS
    Agricultural Technicians salary vs area income 78% Median Agricultural Technicians salary is 22% 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
    Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $61,940
    Wyoming $60,490
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $60,000
    Salinas, CA $56,850
    West Virginia $55,560
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $55,190

    Related occupations in Lafayette, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Chemists $49,320
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $75,000
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $75,850
    Biological Scientists, All Other $58,450
    Biological Technicians $46,380
    Chemical Technicians $52,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Agricultural Technicians make per hour in Lafayette?

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Technicians in Lafayette, IN is $22.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.41 or more per hour.

    Is Lafayette above or below average for Agricultural Technicians salaries?

    The median Agricultural Technicians salary in Lafayette, IN is 0.5% 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 Lafayette?

    Entry-level Agricultural Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $33,390 per year in Lafayette, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,990.