Occupation Salary Profile

Agricultural Technicians

SOC Code: 19-4012

Work with agricultural scientists in plant, fiber, and animal research, or assist with animal breeding and nutrition. Set up or maintain laboratory equipment and collect samples from crops or animals. Prepare specimens or record data to assist scientists in biology or related life science experiments. Conduct tests and experiments to improve yield and quality of crops or to increase the resistance of plants and animals to disease or insects.

National Median (BLS)
$51,850
▲ +8.81% Nominal +5.38% Real
H-1B Sponsor Median
$48,615
▼ -2.77% Nominal ▼ -5.72% Real
Average Base Salary
$53,310
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
620
Active Positions (BLS)
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Agricultural Technicians.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $38,450
25th Percentile $45,420
National Median (50th Percentile) $51,850
75th Percentile $60,700
90th Percentile $71,350
P10: $38,450 P50 (Median): $51,850 P90: $71,350
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H-1B Visa Sponsor Compensation Benchmarks

Based on 26 certified Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) filed by U.S. employers (Trailing 12 Months vs Prior 12 Months).

H-1B National Median $48,615
YoY Nominal Growth (T12M) -2.77%
Real Wage Growth (CPI-U Adj) -5.72%
H-1B Percentile Tier Sponsored Base Salary
10th Percentile $38,272
25th Percentile $40,192
H-1B Median (50th Percentile) $48,615
75th Percentile $55,000
90th Percentile $57,872
H-1B P10: $38,272 H-1B P50: $48,615 H-1B P90: $57,872
💡 Market Premium Insight: The median salary for foreign talent sponsored for Agricultural Technicians roles ($48,615) is -6.2% lower than the broader domestic BLS national median ($51,850).