Agricultural Technicians Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $60,930 +30.2% vs national
Median hourly $29.30
10th percentile $41,100
90th percentile $61,860
Employed locally 440
National median $46,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,100
    25th
    $45,840
    50th (median)
    $60,930
    75th
    $61,030
    90th
    $61,860

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Agricultural Technicians salary vs area income 65% Median Agricultural Technicians salary is 35% 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
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $60,670
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $60,230
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $60,000
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $59,750

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $102,420
    Urban and Regional Planners $91,030
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $131,390
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $101,060
    Biological Technicians $62,570
    Biological Scientists, All Other $96,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Agricultural Technicians make per hour in Sacramento?

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Technicians in Sacramento, CA is $29.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.10 or more per hour.

    Is Sacramento above or below average for Agricultural Technicians salaries?

    The median Agricultural Technicians salary in Sacramento, CA is 30.2% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Agricultural Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $41,100 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,840.