The average salary for an irrigation technician in the United States is around $15,271 per year.
Avg Salary
Irrigation technicians earn an average yearly salary of $15,271.
Wages typically start from $11,882 and go up to $19,625.
76% below national average Updated in 2023
Irrigation technician earnings by seniority
Top-level irrigation technician earnings begin at:
$9.44 per hour
$19,625 per year
Senior-level irrigation technician earnings begin at:
$8.38 per hour
$17,426 per year
Mid-level irrigation technician earnings begin at:
$7.34 per hour
$15,271 per year
Junior-level irrigation technician earnings begin at:
$6.43 per hour
$13,382 per year
Starting level irrigation technician earnings begin at:
$5.71 per hour
$11,882 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Irrigation technician salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $43,810 |
| Massachusetts | $38,520 |
| Washington | $38,430 |
| Colorado | $38,070 |
| Rhode Island | $37,940 |
| Vermont | $37,880 |
| Connecticut | $37,860 |
| North Dakota | $37,700 |
| Oregon | $37,610 |
| Alaska | $37,420 |
| New York | $37,320 |
| New Hampshire | $37,270 |
| California | $37,230 |
| Hawaii | $37,230 |
| Minnesota | $37,210 |
| New Jersey | $36,940 |
| Maine | $36,880 |
| Maryland | $36,510 |
| Montana | $36,360 |
| Utah | $36,140 |
| Wisconsin | $35,610 |
| Illinois | $34,050 |
| Pennsylvania | $32,730 |
| Wyoming | $30,940 |
| Missouri | $30,790 |
| Delaware | $30,750 |
| Indiana | $30,750 |
| Virgin Islands, U.S. | $30,570 |
| Iowa | $30,460 |
| Kansas | $30,450 |
| Nebraska | $30,440 |
| Georgia | $30,430 |
| Arizona | $30,420 |
| Idaho | $30,420 |
| Michigan | $30,420 |
| Nevada | $30,420 |
| Ohio | $30,330 |
| New Mexico | $30,310 |
| Virginia | $30,180 |
| North Carolina | $30,100 |
| Texas | $30,080 |
| Tennessee | $30,040 |
| Florida | $29,970 |
| South Dakota | $29,870 |
| South Carolina | $29,850 |
| Kentucky | $29,810 |
| Oklahoma | $29,800 |
| Louisiana | $29,080 |
| Arkansas | $28,880 |
| Alabama | $28,820 |
| Mississippi | $28,250 |
| West Virginia | $27,620 |
| Guam | $22,440 |
| Puerto Rico | $18,340 |
How do irrigation technician salaries compare to similar careers?
Irrigation technicians earn about the same as related careers in the United States. On average, they make less than landscape architects but more than lawn care specialists.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Landscape architect salary | $36K |
| Arborist salary | $27K |
| Park naturalist salary | $19K |
| Soil and plant scientist salary | $17K |
| Irrigation technician salary | $15K |
| Nursery worker salary | $7K |
| Grounds maintenance worker salary | $5K |
| Landscaper salary | $5K |
| Lawn care specialist salary | $2K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)