The median annual wage for Agricultural Technicians in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA is $39,340 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $42,030.
Pay spans roughly $29,560 at the 10th percentile to $59,240 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $18.92 per hour. An estimated 530 people work as agricultural technicians in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA.
| Median (annual) | $39,340 |
| Mean (annual) | $42,030 |
| Median (hourly) | $18.92 |
| 10th percentile | $29,560 |
| 90th percentile | $59,240 |
| Employment | 530 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.