Agricultural Technicians Salary in Lexington, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lexington-Fayette, KY

Median annual salary $51,320 +9.7% vs national
Median hourly $24.67
10th percentile $36,140
90th percentile $62,050
Employed locally 40
National median $46,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,140
    25th
    $39,150
    50th (median)
    $51,320
    75th
    $51,320
    90th
    $62,050

    Lexington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,717 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
    South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $60,380
    Kentucky $48,780

    Related occupations in Lexington, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social Science Research Assistants$48,980
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$78,260
    Physical Scientists, All Other$63,550
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$62,610
    Chemists$64,930
    School Psychologists$73,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Agricultural Technicians make per hour in Lexington?

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Technicians in Lexington, KY is $24.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.83 or more per hour.

    Is Lexington above or below average for Agricultural Technicians salaries?

    The median Agricultural Technicians salary in Lexington, KY is 9.7% 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 Lexington?

    Entry-level Agricultural Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $36,140 per year in Lexington, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,150.