Agricultural Technicians vs. Anesthesiologists: Who Earns More?
Anesthesiologists out-earn Agricultural Technicians by $342K a year at the national median, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Agricultural Technicians land at $49,630 and Anesthesiologists at $391,490. The education gap is real: agricultural technician programs typically require bachelor's degree, while anesthesiologist programs require doctoral or professional degree. Top-paying state for Agricultural Technicians is Iowa ($64,070); for Anesthesiologists it's Washington ($499,990).
Pay by state
States where both occupations have BLS data, sorted by Agricultural Technicians median pay.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025. Highlighted value is higher in each row.
Common questions
Who earns more, Agricultural Technicians or Anesthesiologists?
Anesthesiologists earn more nationally. The median is $49,630 for Agricultural Technicians versus $391,490 for Anesthesiologists, a difference of $342K. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.
Which has better job growth, Agricultural Technicians or Anesthesiologists?
Agricultural Technicians has the better 10-year outlook at 4.3% projected growth, compared to 3.2% for the other field. Both are from BLS Employment Projections.
Which requires more education, Agricultural Technicians or Anesthesiologists?
Agricultural Technicians typically requires bachelor's degree. Anesthesiologists requires doctoral or professional degree. Education requirements vary by employer and state licensing board.
Where do Agricultural Technicians get paid the most?
Iowa is the top-paying state for Agricultural Technicians at $64,070/year, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Major metro areas within that state typically pay even more than the state average.
How does Agricultural Technicians vs. Anesthesiologists pay differ by state?
The gap varies significantly by state. In Kentucky, Agricultural Technicians earn $59,860 vs. $347,960 for Anesthesiologists. See the state comparison table on this page for the full picture.