Agricultural Technicians Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $39,150 -16.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.82
10th percentile $34,530
90th percentile $59,380
Employed locally 180
National median $46,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,530
    25th
    $34,530
    50th (median)
    $39,150
    75th
    $45,320
    90th
    $59,380

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Agricultural Technicians salary vs area income 41% Median Agricultural Technicians salary is 59% 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
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $62,340
    Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $61,940
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $60,670
    California $58,330
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $54,280
    Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $51,720

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Biological Technicians $47,390
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $99,540
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $88,000
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $97,380
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $62,190
    Urban and Regional Planners $99,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Agricultural Technicians make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Technicians in Portland, OR-WA is $18.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.64 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Agricultural Technicians salaries?

    The median Agricultural Technicians salary in Portland, OR-WA is 16.3% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Agricultural Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $34,530 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,530.