The average salary for an agricultural and food science technician in the United States is around $40,860 per year.
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Agricultural and food science technicians earn an average yearly salary of $40,860.
Wages typically start from $26,980 and go up to $61,881.
35% below national average Updated in 2018
Agricultural and food science technician earnings by seniority
Top-level agricultural and food science technician earnings begin at:
$29.75 per hour
$61,881 per year
Senior-level agricultural and food science technician earnings begin at:
$24.44 per hour
$50,836 per year
Mid-level agricultural and food science technician earnings begin at:
$19.64 per hour
$40,860 per year
Junior-level agricultural and food science technician earnings begin at:
$15.79 per hour
$32,842 per year
Starting level agricultural and food science technician earnings begin at:
$12.97 per hour
$26,980 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Agricultural and food science technician salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | $54,120 |
| Massachusetts | $53,200 |
| New York | $48,400 |
| Iowa | $47,302 |
| North Dakota | $47,030 |
| West Virginia | $44,890 |
| Vermont | $44,520 |
| Indiana | $44,190 |
| Colorado | $43,910 |
| Hawaii | $43,310 |
| California | $42,840 |
| Texas | $42,740 |
| Illinois | $41,750 |
| Montana | $41,130 |
| Oregon | $40,980 |
| Minnesota | $40,970 |
| Kentucky | $40,680 |
| New Mexico | $40,630 |
| Georgia | $40,490 |
| Kansas | $39,990 |
| Ohio | $39,560 |
| Missouri | $38,770 |
| Arkansas | $38,550 |
| Florida | $38,530 |
| Maryland | $38,150 |
| Tennessee | $38,010 |
| Washington | $37,880 |
| Nebraska | $37,300 |
| North Carolina | $37,280 |
| Wisconsin | $37,210 |
| Pennsylvania | $37,201 |
| Alabama | $37,120 |
| Virginia | $37,030 |
| Idaho | $36,802 |
| Maine | $35,620 |
| Louisiana | $35,490 |
| Arizona | $35,370 |
| Mississippi | $34,990 |
| Michigan | $34,780 |
| Utah | $34,460 |
| Virgin Islands, U.S. | $31,290 |
| Oklahoma | $30,500 |
| South Dakota | $29,660 |
| Connecticut | $26,020 |
How do agricultural and food science technician salaries compare to similar careers?
Agricultural and food science technicians earn about the same as related careers in the United States. On average, they make less than certified crop advisors but more than ranchers.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Certified crop advisor salary | $50K |
| Chemical technician salary | $46K |
| Agricultural inspector salary | $44K |
| Biotechnician salary | $44K |
| Marine biologist salary | $32K |
| Agricultural and food science technician salary | $41K |
| Farm equipment mechanic salary | $41K |
| Grain elevator worker salary | $33K |
| Dairy farmer salary | $26K |
| Rancher salary | $26K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)