Agricultural Technicians Salary in Salinas, CA

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

Median annual salary $56,850 +21.5% vs national
Median hourly $27.33
10th percentile $38,130
90th percentile $73,790
Employed locally 50
National median $46,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,130
    25th
    $44,420
    50th (median)
    $56,850
    75th
    $61,610
    90th
    $73,790

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 2023 • Census ACS
    Agricultural Technicians salary vs area income 60% Median Agricultural Technicians salary is 40% 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 Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Forest and Conservation Technicians $64,020
    Urban and Regional Planners $104,290
    School Psychologists $126,730
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $95,100
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $89,760
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $138,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Agricultural Technicians make per hour in Salinas?

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Technicians in Salinas, CA is $27.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.87 or more per hour.

    Is Salinas above or below average for Agricultural Technicians salaries?

    The median Agricultural Technicians salary in Salinas, CA is 21.5% 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 Salinas?

    Entry-level Agricultural Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $38,130 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,420.