Occupation is in demand.
Wages vary by employer and area of the country. The individual's specialty and level of experience and responsibility also affect wages. Those who have supervisory duties usually earn higher wages.
Precision agriculture technicians who work full time usually receive benefits. Typical benefits include sick leave, paid vacation, and health insurance. Some employers also provide a retirement plan.
Agricultural technicians (SOC 19-4012)
| Location |
Pay Period | |
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| 25% |
Median |
75% |
||
| Illinois | Hourly | $19.75 | $22.93 | $30.46 |
| Yearly | $41,079 | $47,709 | $63,355 | |
| Champaign Area | Hourly | $24.49 | $25.70 | $31.96 |
| Yearly | $50,935 | $53,460 | $66,483 | |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area | Hourly | $19.35 | $22.86 | $22.96 |
| Yearly | $40,240 | $47,554 | $47,739 | |
| Cook County | Hourly | $20.12 | $23.63 | $33.57 |
| Yearly | $41,836 | $49,150 | $69,833 | |
| Du Page County | Hourly | $20.12 | $26.20 | $34.08 |
| Yearly | $41,836 | $54,507 | $70,877 | |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area | Hourly | $15.42 | $15.42 | $15.42 |
| Yearly | $32,073 | $32,073 | $32,073 | |
| Northwest Illinois Area | Hourly | $20.12 | $22.75 | $31.71 |
| Yearly | $41,844 | $47,313 | $65,961 | |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area | Hourly | $21.63 | $24.12 | $30.06 |
| Yearly | $44,979 | $50,168 | $62,518 | |
| Rock Island-Moline Area | Hourly | $21.73 | $24.23 | $30.81 |
| Yearly | $45,193 | $50,407 | $64,079 | |
| Shawnee National Forest Area | Hourly | $19.02 | $21.89 | $21.89 |
| Yearly | $39,557 | $45,523 | $45,523 | |
| United States | Hourly | $19.69 | $23.86 | $30.59 |
| Yearly | $40,950 | $49,630 | $63,630 | |