Agricultural Technicians pay in California
$58,530avg. a year
$28.14 an hour · 2,420 employed
Agricultural Technicians in California earn an average of $58,530 a year. That is $4,690 (9%) more than the U.S. average of $53,840. The best-paying metro area is San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA at $66,620.
$60,320Median pay
$28.14Average hourly
+15%Avg. pay since 2021
#6Of 39 states
Top-paying California metro areas
Average pay for agricultural technicians by metro area. Swipe to see all 12.
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San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA
$66,620
$32.03 an hour
230 jobs
Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA
$65,110
$31.30 an hour
340 jobs
Napa, CA
$62,570
$30.08 an hour
460 jobs
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA
$59,330
$28.52 an hour
5500 jobs
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$58,920
$28.33 an hour
6460 jobs
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA
$57,480
$27.64 an hour
750 jobs
Salinas, CA
$57,140
$27.47 an hour
880 jobs
Bakersfield-Delano, CA
$56,410
$27.12 an hour
9100 jobs
Modesto, CA
$55,620
$26.74 an hour
1090 jobs
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
$55,250
$26.56 an hour
11150 jobs
Fresno, CA
$54,040
$25.98 an hour
1280 jobs
Stockton-Lodi, CA
$53,020
$25.49 an hour
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Agricultural Technicians pay in California, charted
Pay over time
California, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where California agricultural technicians work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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California vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $53,840 | $25.89 |
| California | $58,530 | $28.14 |
| Arizona | $62,490 | $30.04 |
| Oregon | $49,070 | $23.59 |
| Nevada | $45,870 | $22.05 |
Related jobs in California
Average pay, California, May 2025
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Questions and answers
How much do agricultural technicians make in California?
The average is $58,530 a year, and the median is $60,320. That is $4,690 (9%) more than the U.S. average of $53,840.
What is the hourly wage in California?
$28.14 an hour on average; the median is $29.00.
Where in California do they earn the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA ($66,620), followed by Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA ($65,110). The lowest average among 12 metro areas with data is Stockton-Lodi, CA ($53,020).
How does California rank?
California ranks #6 of 39 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2021–May 2025), occupation code 19-4012. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national agricultural technicians page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.