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Job Description & Duties Set up or maintain laboratory equipment and collect samples from crops or animals. Prepare specimens or record data to assist scientists in biology or related life science experiments.

List of Agricultural Technician Job Duties

  • Perform crop production duties, such as tilling, hoeing, pruning, weeding, or harvesting crops.
  • Prepare or present agricultural demonstrations.
  • Collect animal or crop samples.
  • Supervise or train agricultural technicians or farm laborers.
  • Maintain or repair agricultural facilities, equipment, or tools to ensure operational readiness, safety, and cleanliness.
  • Perform tests on seeds to evaluate seed viability.

Things an Agricultural Technician Should Know How to Do

Below is a list of the skills most Agricultural Technicians say are important on the job.

Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Complex Problem Solving: Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Mathematics: Using mathematics to solve problems.

  • Feed Research Aide
  • Research Technologist
  • Sustainable Agriculture Specialist
  • Extension Associate
  • Research Associate

Job Outlook for Agricultural Technicians

In the United States, there were 27,500 jobs for Agricultural Technician in 2016. New jobs are being produced at a rate of 6.2% which is above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 1,700 new jobs for Agricultural Technician by 2026. There will be an estimated 3,000 positions for Agricultural Technician per year.

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The states with the most job growth for Agricultural Technician are Nevada, Utah, and Idaho. Watch out if you plan on working in Maine, Hawaii, or Delaware. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

How Much Does an Agricultural Technician Make?

The average yearly salary of an Agricultural Technician ranges between $26,980 and $64,020.

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Agricultural Technicians who work in New Jersey, Massachusetts, or New York, make the highest salaries.

How much do Agricultural Technicians make in each U.S. state?

State Annual Mean Salary
Alabama $37,960
Arizona $42,000
Arkansas $40,800
California $45,400
Colorado $45,670
Florida $40,230
Georgia $41,780
Hawaii $44,730
Idaho $38,510
Illinois $41,750
Indiana $44,190
Iowa $49,940
Kansas $43,210
Kentucky $44,720
Louisiana $37,510
Maine $36,430
Maryland $40,390
Massachusetts $54,500
Michigan $38,010
Minnesota $42,580
Mississippi $37,800
Missouri $46,660
Montana $43,650
Nebraska $39,140
New Jersey $58,440
New Mexico $41,170
New York $51,940
North Carolina $43,380
North Dakota $49,640
Ohio $42,360
Oklahoma $33,970
Oregon $43,040
Pennsylvania $40,950
South Dakota $29,370
Tennessee $39,440
Texas $46,390
Utah $36,940
Vermont $44,810
Virginia $38,130
Washington $41,830
West Virginia $53,260
Wisconsin $39,730

What Tools do Agricultural Technicians Use?

Although they’re not necessarily needed for all jobs, the following technologies are used by many Agricultural Technicians:

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Web browser software
  • Microsoft Access
  • Data entry software
  • Email software
  • Word processing software
  • SAP
  • Spreadsheet software
  • Statistical software
  • Desktop publishing software
  • Microsoft operating system

How do I Become an Agricultural Technician?

Education needed to be an Agricultural Technician:

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What work experience do I need to become an Agricultural Technician?

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Where do Agricultural Technicians Work?

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Agricultural Technicians work in the following industries:

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