Earnings
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, salaries for farm and home management educators (a career category that includes agribusiness technicians) ranged from less than $36,710 to more than $84,770 in May 2023. They earned a median annual salary of $59,770.
Fringe benefits vary widely, depending upon the employer. Some amount to as much as one-third of the base salary. More and more employers are providing such benefits as pension plans, paid vacations, insurance, and tuition reimbursement.
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