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 8% less than similar careers in the United States. On average, they make less than soil and water conservationists but more than ranchers.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Soil and water conservationist salary | $61K |
| Conservation scientist salary | $61K |
| Biomass plant technician salary | $57K |
| Certified crop advisor salary | $50K |
| Agricultural inspector salary | $44K |
| 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)