The average salary for an agricultural and food science technician in California is around $42,840 per year.
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Agricultural and food science technicians earn an average yearly salary of $42,840.
Wages typically start from $27,830 and go up to $62,920.
42% below national average Updated in 2018
Agricultural and food science technician earnings by seniority
Top-level agricultural and food science technician earnings begin at:
$30.25 per hour
$62,920 per year
Senior-level agricultural and food science technician earnings begin at:
$25.42 per hour
$52,870 per year
Mid-level agricultural and food science technician earnings begin at:
$20.60 per hour
$42,840 per year
Junior-level agricultural and food science technician earnings begin at:
$16.23 per hour
$33,750 per year
Starting level agricultural and food science technician earnings begin at:
$13.38 per hour
$27,830 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 California. On average, they make less than animal scientists but more than agricultural workers.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Animal scientist salary | $50K |
| Biotechnician salary | $50K |
| Agricultural inspector salary | $46K |
| Chemical technician salary | $44K |
| Farm equipment mechanic salary | $45K |
| Agricultural and food science technician salary | $43K |
| Grain elevator worker salary | $34K |
| Agricultural worker salary | $29K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)