# SOC 19-4012: Agricultural Technicians
> Occupation profile: https://www.xh1b.org/soc/19-4012
Employers submitted 73 certified H-1B applications for Agricultural Technicians (19-4012) roles, requesting 74 workers. The average offered wage is $50,255/yr, close to the BLS national median ($49,630/yr). (2025, SOC 19-4012) The largest filers are LSU Agricultural Center, Truenatural LLC and Texas A&M Agrilife Research.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total filings | 73 |
| Total workers | 74 |
| Average offered wage | $50K |
| Average prevailing wage | $44K |
| BLS median wage | $50K |
| Latest BLS year in scope | 2025 |
| Profile benchmark SOC | 19-4012 |
| BLS area | U.S. |
Filing wage badges use the latest national BLS median. Their detail shows the benchmark code and year. A mapped comparator can use a different occupation from the direct-code profile benchmark above. It is a screening comparison, not a claim that the occupations are identical.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Offered vs BLS benchmark | +1% |
## Top employers (of 33)
| Employer | Filings | Workers | Avg wage | BLS median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [LSU Agricultural Center](https://www.xh1b.org/org/lsu-agricultural-center-0ec54f9dbb) | 38 | 38 | $48K | $50K |
| [Truenatural LLC](https://www.xh1b.org/org/truenatural-llc-16f6514609) | 8 | 9 | $59K | $50K |
| [Texas A&M Agrilife Research](https://www.xh1b.org/org/texas-am-agrilife-research-69c555a811) | 7 | 7 | $47K | $50K |
| [Atlantic Blueberry Company](https://www.xh1b.org/org/atlantic-blueberry-company-fd18dee0ec) | 6 | 30 | $39K | $50K |
| [Lignium Corp](https://www.xh1b.org/org/lignium-corp-7a41a1948b) | 6 | 6 | $35K | $50K |
| [Pacific Blueberry Company, LLC](https://www.xh1b.org/org/pacific-blueberry-company-llc-9d161a585b) | 5 | 26 | $41K | $50K |
| [Virginia State University](https://www.xh1b.org/org/virginia-state-university-cd81292987) | 5 | 5 | $64K | $50K |
| [Tennessee State University](https://www.xh1b.org/org/tennessee-state-university-c9c587a940) | 3 | 3 | $45K | $50K |
| [Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska](https://www.xh1b.org/org/board-of-regents-of-the-university-of-ne-a3aba12dd3) | 3 | 3 | $54K | $50K |
| [Envy Wines LLC](https://www.xh1b.org/org/envy-wines-llc-725ebee610) | 3 | 3 | $41K | $50K |
## Filing trend
| Year | Filings | Workers | Median offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 11 | 11 | $45K |
| 2023 | 21 | 21 | $47K |
| 2024 | 19 | 19 | $57K |
| 2025 | 18 | 19 | $53K |
| 2026 | 3 | 3 | $44K |
## State filing trends (2015 to 2026)
| State | Total filings | 2026 filings | 2026 filings per 100k residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Louisiana](https://www.xh1b.org/state/la) | 38 | 2 | 0.0 |
| [California](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ca) | 11 | 1 | 0.0 |
| [New Jersey](https://www.xh1b.org/state/nj) | 11 | 1 | 0.0 |
| [Florida](https://www.xh1b.org/state/fl) | 9 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Texas](https://www.xh1b.org/state/tx) | 8 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Virginia](https://www.xh1b.org/state/va) | 6 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Washington](https://www.xh1b.org/state/wa) | 5 | 1 | 0.0 |
| [Connecticut](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ct) | 4 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Tennessee](https://www.xh1b.org/state/tn) | 4 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Arkansas](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ar) | 3 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Nebraska](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ne) | 3 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Iowa](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ia) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Michigan](https://www.xh1b.org/state/mi) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Oregon](https://www.xh1b.org/state/or) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Alabama](https://www.xh1b.org/state/al) | 1 | 1 | 0.0 |
| [Idaho](https://www.xh1b.org/state/id) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Montana](https://www.xh1b.org/state/mt) | 1 | 1 | 0.1 |
| [North Carolina](https://www.xh1b.org/state/nc) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Wyoming](https://www.xh1b.org/state/wy) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
Per 100k residents uses the U.S. Census Bureau annual population estimate for that state and year; years after the latest published estimate carry that estimate forward. The latest filing year may be a partial period.
## More
- Full page (charts, tables, interactive): https://www.xh1b.org/soc/19-4012
- JSON API: https://www.xh1b.org/api/soc-employers?code=19-4012
- JSON API: https://www.xh1b.org/api/soc-filings?code=19-4012
## References
1. Dataset documentation · DOL OFLC. [LCA public disclosure record layout (FY2026 Q3)](https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ETA/oflc/pdfs/FY26Q3/LCA_Record_Layout_FY2026_Q3.pdf). Pages 1–4: application, DOL outcome and dates, requested positions, employer, representatives, worksites and pay units. This layout covers determinations issued October 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. It documents employer-provided application fields and DOL decisions, not USCIS decisions, payroll verification, legal bills or worker-linked moves. Older layouts can differ. Checked 2026-10-17.
2. Dataset documentation · BLS. [OEWS technical notes (May 2025)](https://www.bls.gov/oes/2025/may/oes_tec.htm). Scope of the survey; occupational coding; concepts and estimation methodology. Documents occupation and geographic wage estimates, not an individual worker’s pay. Use the estimate year and geography stated by the site; older releases can differ. Checked 2026-10-17.
3. Guidance · BLS. [Standard Occupational Classification](https://www.bls.gov/soc/finding_soc_code.htm). Classification Principles 1–2 and Coding Guideline 2; job duties, not job titles. Checked 2026-10-08.
4. XH1B method or registry · XH1B. [Calculation and Matching Methods; Reading Public Records and Derived Indicators](https://www.xh1b.org/data-sources). Filing units, annualization, weighting, wage comparisons, and inference limits; Reading records: units, source coverage, wage gaps, entity links, and inference limits. These are the site's review methods, not validated predictions of wrongdoing. Inspect underlying records and alternative explanations.