Agricultural Technicians
- Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
Median Yearly Income
$43,383
Most Common Education Level
High school diploma or less
Projected Job Growth
+5.61%
What do Agricultural Technicians do?
Work with agricultural scientists in plant, fiber, and animal research, or assist with animal breeding and nutrition. 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. Conduct tests and experiments to improve yield and quality of crops or to increase the resistance of plants and animals to disease or insects.
Career Interests Areas
- Realistic
- Investigative
- Conventional
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Data on career profiles are based on information supplied by the O*NET Program, sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor, Employment, and Training Administration.