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Administrative Services Managers vs. Agricultural Technicians: Who Earns More?

Administrative Services Managers out-earn Agricultural Technicians by $65K a year at the national median, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Administrative Services Managers land at $114,130 and Agricultural Technicians at $49,630. The education gap is real: administrative services manager programs typically require bachelor's degree, while agricultural technician programs require bachelor's degree. Top-paying state for Administrative Services Managers is Colorado ($157,000); for Agricultural Technicians it's Iowa ($64,070).

Administrative Services Managers
Agricultural Technicians
Median salary
$114,130
$49,630
Hourly rate
$54.87/hr
$23.86/hr
Entry level (10th %)
$67,100
$35,980
Senior level (90th %)
$207,720
$76,480
Education required
Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's degree
U.S. employment
263,960
15,130
Job growth (10-year)
4.6%
4.3%
Category
Management
Science
Top-paying state
Colorado
Iowa

Pay by state

States where both occupations have BLS data, sorted by Administrative Services Managers median pay.

State
Administrative Services Managers
Agricultural Technicians
New Jersey
$144,460
$54,370
Delaware
$139,910
$52,510
Minnesota
$137,290
$57,310
Wyoming
$120,510
$63,120
Iowa
$116,920
$64,070
Maryland
$115,550
$49,680
Texas
$114,190
$50,270
California
$108,890
$60,320
Georgia
$108,250
$48,960
Pennsylvania
$105,640
$48,800
North Carolina
$105,630
$51,470
Arizona
$101,160
$62,990
Missouri
$96,920
$54,060
Mississippi
$96,030
$48,800
Idaho
$92,880
$48,870

Source: BLS OEWS May 2025. Highlighted value is higher in each row.

Common questions

Who earns more, Administrative Services Managers or Agricultural Technicians?

Administrative Services Managers earn more nationally. The median is $114,130 for Administrative Services Managers versus $49,630 for Agricultural Technicians, a difference of $65K. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.

Which has better job growth, Administrative Services Managers or Agricultural Technicians?

Administrative Services Managers has the better 10-year outlook at 4.6% projected growth, compared to 4.3% for the other field. Both are from BLS Employment Projections.

Which requires more education, Administrative Services Managers or Agricultural Technicians?

Administrative Services Managers typically requires bachelor's degree. Agricultural Technicians requires bachelor's degree. Education requirements vary by employer and state licensing board.

Where do Administrative Services Managers get paid the most?

Colorado is the top-paying state for Administrative Services Managers at $157,000/year, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Major metro areas within that state typically pay even more than the state average.

How does Administrative Services Managers vs. Agricultural Technicians pay differ by state?

The gap varies significantly by state. In New Jersey, Administrative Services Managers earn $144,460 vs. $54,370 for Agricultural Technicians. See the state comparison table on this page for the full picture.

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