How much does an agricultural technician make in California?
$60,320a year
Median yearly pay for agricultural technicians in California. That is $29.00 an hour or $5,027 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.00
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 2,420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,340Median: $60,320Highest 10%: $75,230
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,340 | $20.84 | |
| 25th | $46,710 | $22.46 | |
| Median | $60,320 | $29.00 | |
| 75th | $63,770 | $30.66 | |
| 90th | $75,230 | $36.17 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Santa Rosa, CA | $66,540 |
| San Francisco, CA | $65,280 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $63,630 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $62,900 |
| Sacramento, CA | $62,680 |
| Napa, CA | $58,340 |
| Salinas, CA | $53,510 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $52,620 |
| Fresno, CA | $52,160 |
| Stockton, CA | $51,840 |
| Modesto, CA | $49,730 |
| Riverside, CA | $49,310 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for agricultural technicians.
| 1. Iowa | $64,070 |
| 2. Wyoming | $63,120 |
| 3. Arizona | $62,990 |
| 4. California | $60,320 |
| 5. Kentucky | $59,860 |
| 6. Minnesota | $57,310 |
| 7. New Jersey | $54,370 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an agricultural technician make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $29.00 ($60,320 a year).
Do agricultural technicians make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $60,320 against $49,630 nationally, 22% more.
Where does California rank for agricultural technician pay?
California ranks 4 of 39 states.
Which city in California pays agricultural technicians the most?
Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA, with a median of $66,540 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.