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Agricultural Technicians Salaries
in Ames, IA
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $22.32 – $24.55
Average Annual Pay
Range: $46,426 – $51,068
Salaries for Agricultural Technicians near Ames
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How much do Agricultural Technicians make?
Your level of experience is a key factor in determining your earning potential. Here's what you can expect at different career stages:
0-2 years
Hourly Rate
$19.92/hr
Range: $18.97 - $20.87
Annual Rate
$41,435
Range: $39,462 - $43,408
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$23.44/hr
Range: $22.32 - $24.55
Annual Rate
$48,747
Range: $46,426 - $51,068
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$26.96/hr
Range: $25.67 - $28.23
Annual Rate
$56,059
Range: $53,390 - $58,728
Agricultural Technicians job description
Agricultural Technicians professionals ensure facilities, equipment, and systems function properly. They perform repairs, preventive maintenance, and inspections to keep operations running smoothly.
- •Perform routine maintenance and repairs
- •Inspect equipment and facilities
- •Troubleshoot mechanical issues
- •Maintain maintenance records
- •Order supplies and parts
- •Ensure compliance with safety codes
- •Mechanical aptitude
- •Troubleshooting
- •Hand and power tool proficiency
- •Physical stamina
- •Problem-solving
- •Time management
- •High school diploma or equivalent
- •Trade certification preferred
- •Experience with building systems
- •Ability to work flexible hours
