Agricultural Technicians Salary in Modesto, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Modesto, CA

Median annual salary $59,720 +27.6% vs national
Median hourly $28.71
10th percentile $40,320
90th percentile $71,540
Employed locally 60
National median $46,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,320
    25th
    $44,250
    50th (median)
    $59,720
    75th
    $59,730
    90th
    $71,540

    Modesto economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,661 2023 • Census ACS
    Agricultural Technicians salary vs area income 75% Median Agricultural Technicians salary is 25% 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
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $63,630
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $60,930
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $60,670
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $60,230
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $60,000

    Related occupations in Modesto, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Food Science Technicians $48,940
    Chemical Technicians $55,310
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $95,320
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $136,180
    Food Scientists and Technologists $81,740
    Chemists $81,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Agricultural Technicians make per hour in Modesto?

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Technicians in Modesto, CA is $28.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.84 or more per hour.

    Is Modesto above or below average for Agricultural Technicians salaries?

    The median Agricultural Technicians salary in Modesto, CA is 27.6% 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 Modesto?

    Entry-level Agricultural Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $40,320 per year in Modesto, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,250.