The median annual wage for Agricultural Technicians in Ames, IA is $46,630 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $46,420.
Pay spans roughly $28,790 at the 10th percentile to $62,300 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $22.42 per hour. An estimated 150 people work as agricultural technicians in Ames, IA.
| Median (annual) | $46,630 |
| Mean (annual) | $46,420 |
| Median (hourly) | $22.42 |
| 10th percentile | $28,790 |
| 90th percentile | $62,300 |
| Employment | 150 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.