Agricultural Technicians Salary in Riverside, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

Median annual salary $53,200 +13.7% vs national
Median hourly $25.58
10th percentile $38,960
90th percentile $69,880
Employed locally 90
National median $46,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,960
    25th
    $39,870
    50th (median)
    $53,200
    75th
    $58,340
    90th
    $69,880

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Agricultural Technicians salary vs area income 62% Median Agricultural Technicians salary is 38% 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 Riverside, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $92,230
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $57,610
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $128,890
    School Psychologists $124,200
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $96,390
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $96,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Agricultural Technicians make per hour in Riverside?

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Technicians in Riverside, CA is $25.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.27 or more per hour.

    Is Riverside above or below average for Agricultural Technicians salaries?

    The median Agricultural Technicians salary in Riverside, CA is 13.7% 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 Riverside?

    Entry-level Agricultural Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $38,960 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,870.