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Advertising and Promotions Managers vs. Agricultural Technicians: Who Earns More?

Advertising and Promotions Managers out-earn Agricultural Technicians by $84K a year at the national median, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Advertising and Promotions Managers land at $133,660 and Agricultural Technicians at $49,630. The education gap is real: advertising and promotions manager programs typically require bachelor's degree, while agricultural technician programs require bachelor's degree. Top-paying state for Advertising and Promotions Managers is New York ($173,700); for Agricultural Technicians it's Iowa ($64,070).

Advertising and Promotions Managers
Agricultural Technicians
Median salary
$133,660
$49,630
Hourly rate
$64.26/hr
$23.86/hr
Entry level (10th %)
$63,300
$35,980
Senior level (90th %)
$286,240
$76,480
Education required
Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's degree
U.S. employment
21,470
15,130
Job growth (10-year)
-2.2%
4.3%
Category
Management
Science
Top-paying state
New York
Iowa

Pay by state

States where both occupations have BLS data, sorted by Advertising and Promotions Managers median pay.

State
Advertising and Promotions Managers
Agricultural Technicians
California
$167,230
$60,320
New Jersey
$165,390
$54,370
Washington
$163,380
$48,220
Georgia
$133,810
$48,960
Minnesota
$126,920
$57,310
Pennsylvania
$122,940
$48,800
North Carolina
$121,730
$51,470
Iowa
$108,890
$64,070
Maryland
$107,380
$49,680
Kentucky
$107,030
$59,860
Nebraska
$106,380
$47,420
Texas
$104,170
$50,270
Missouri
$81,520
$54,060
Idaho
$80,680
$48,870
Mississippi
$66,520
$48,800

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

Common questions

Who earns more, Advertising and Promotions Managers or Agricultural Technicians?

Advertising and Promotions Managers earn more nationally. The median is $133,660 for Advertising and Promotions Managers versus $49,630 for Agricultural Technicians, a difference of $84K. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.

Which has better job growth, Advertising and Promotions Managers or Agricultural Technicians?

Agricultural Technicians has the better 10-year outlook at 4.3% projected growth, compared to -2.2% for the other field. Both are from BLS Employment Projections.

Which requires more education, Advertising and Promotions Managers or Agricultural Technicians?

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

Where do Advertising and Promotions Managers get paid the most?

New York is the top-paying state for Advertising and Promotions Managers at $173,700/year, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Major metro areas within that state typically pay even more than the state average.

How does Advertising and Promotions Managers vs. Agricultural Technicians pay differ by state?

The gap varies significantly by state. In California, Advertising and Promotions Managers earn $167,230 vs. $60,320 for Agricultural Technicians. See the state comparison table on this page for the full picture.

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