Agricultural Technicians Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $59,750 +27.7% vs national
Median hourly $28.72
10th percentile $39,010
90th percentile $84,240
Employed locally 190
National median $46,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,010
    25th
    $46,320
    50th (median)
    $59,750
    75th
    $72,570
    90th
    $84,240

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Agricultural Technicians salary vs area income 38% Median Agricultural Technicians salary is 62% 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 San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $155,990
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $132,230
    Biological Scientists, All Other $132,630
    Biological Technicians $71,920
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $101,520
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $75,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Agricultural Technicians make per hour in San Jose?

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Technicians in San Jose, CA is $28.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.50 or more per hour.

    Is San Jose above or below average for Agricultural Technicians salaries?

    The median Agricultural Technicians salary in San Jose, CA is 27.7% 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Agricultural Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $39,010 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,320.