Agricultural Technicians Salary in New York, NY-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

Median annual salary $44,590 -4.7% vs national
Median hourly $21.44
10th percentile $37,350
90th percentile $149,240
National median $46,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,350
    25th
    $43,410
    50th (median)
    $44,590
    75th
    $76,480
    90th
    $149,240

    New York economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Agricultural Technicians salary vs area income 46% Median Agricultural Technicians salary is 54% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $59,750

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    OccupationMedian salary
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    Chemists $84,510
    School Psychologists $101,790
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $63,610
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $91,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Agricultural Technicians make per hour in New York?

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Technicians in New York, NY-NJ is $21.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $71.75 or more per hour.

    Is New York above or below average for Agricultural Technicians salaries?

    The median Agricultural Technicians salary in New York, NY-NJ is 4.7% 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 New York?

    Entry-level Agricultural Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $37,350 per year in New York, NY-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,410.