Agricultural Technicians Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $60,230 +28.7% vs national
Median hourly $28.96
10th percentile $40,840
90th percentile $72,150
National median $46,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,840
    25th
    $46,460
    50th (median)
    $60,230
    75th
    $60,240
    90th
    $72,150

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Agricultural Technicians salary vs area income 64% Median Agricultural Technicians salary is 36% 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
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $60,000
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $59,750

    Related occupations in San Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $95,100
    Food Science Technicians $50,630
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $133,820
    Forest and Conservation Technicians $61,130
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $101,920
    Urban and Regional Planners $103,270

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Agricultural Technicians make per hour in San Luis Obispo?

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Technicians in San Luis Obispo, CA is $28.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.22 or more per hour.

    Is San Luis Obispo above or below average for Agricultural Technicians salaries?

    The median Agricultural Technicians salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 28.7% 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 Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Agricultural Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $40,840 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,460.