Agricultural Technicians Salary in Yakima, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yakima, WA

Median annual salary $48,100 +2.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.13
10th percentile $38,730
90th percentile $66,000
Employed locally 40
National median $46,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,730
    25th
    $44,720
    50th (median)
    $48,100
    75th
    $58,370
    90th
    $66,000

    Yakima economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Agricultural Technicians salary vs area income 71% Median Agricultural Technicians salary is 29% 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
    Iowa City, IA $54,320
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $49,110
    Delaware $49,030
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $47,160
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $46,710
    Washington $46,710

    Related occupations in Yakima, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $74,360
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $82,800
    Forest and Conservation Technicians $49,940
    Biological Technicians $50,650
    Urban and Regional Planners $84,180
    Food Science Technicians $48,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Agricultural Technicians make per hour in Yakima?

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Technicians in Yakima, WA is $23.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.73 or more per hour.

    Is Yakima above or below average for Agricultural Technicians salaries?

    The median Agricultural Technicians salary in Yakima, WA is 2.8% 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 Yakima?

    Entry-level Agricultural Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $38,730 per year in Yakima, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,720.