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Agricultural Technician

Operational-level

Also known as: Acidity Tester, Agricultural Assistant, Agricultural Equipment Technician, Agricultural Research Technician (Agricultural Research Tech)

Research & DevelopmentBachelor's Degree

Job Description

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.
Agricultural SciencePlant ScienceAnimal ScienceAgronomyLaboratory ScienceLife SciencesResearch & DevelopmentBiotechnologyResearchAnimals

A Day in the Life

You pull your pickup truck into the agricultural research station as the sun begins to rise over the test fields. Inside the main lab building, you check the digital whiteboard for the day’s schedule. Today means collecting soil and plant tissue samples from the south corn plots before processing them. You grab your field kit: a heavy-duty cooler, sterile sample bags, a GPS-enabled tablet, and a soil probe. The air is already warm, promising a long, humid morning outdoors.

Skills employers are looking for in 2027

Software and technologies flagged by O*NET as Hot or In-Demand for this role.

Hot technologies
Microsoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordSAP software
In-demand software
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office software

Job Outlook 2025-2035

Bright Outlook

O*NET flags this career as a Bright Outlook occupation: grows rapidly over the next decade.

Projected growth

+5.4%

US average: +3.5%

Job openings

2,800

per year (US)

Jobs today

19,500

in 2025 → 20,600 (2035)

Typical entry education

Associate's degree

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections; O*NET Bright Outlook. Read the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook

Work Environment

How this work is typically performed, based on O*NET work context data.

Email & digital communication
High
Working in a team
High
Contact with others
High
Freedom to make decisions
High
Time pressure
Moderate
Time spent sitting
Moderate
Working outdoors
High
Indoor, climate-controlled
Moderate
Dealing with customers
Moderate
Level of competition
Low

Source: O*NET Work Context (v31.0)

Future Perspective

Growing Job Market

The job outlook for Agricultural Technicians is growing rapidly, with a projected employment increase of 5.4% through 2035. This means about 2,800 job openings are expected each year. The median annual wage is around $49,630. With experience, you can advance to roles like Research Coordinator or Farm Manager, or pursue further education to become an Agricultural Scientist.

Career ladder

Often before this role

  • Field Sampler
  • Laboratory Assistant
  • Farm Hand

Where it can lead

  • Agricultural Scientist
  • Research Coordinator
  • Farm Manager

Impact of AI on this Job

AI will significantly impact agricultural technicians by automating data collection and analysis through sensors and drones, optimizing experimental design, and predicting crop yields or livestock health. This will shift their focus towards managing AI systems, interpreting complex data, and conducting more targeted research.

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Salary

$49,630

Median annual wage, BLS 2025

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum educational requirement for this position

Relevant Studies

Based on job level & field

Agricultural Engineering

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Bachelor • Social Sciences • 4 years

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Vocational • Healthcare & Life Sciences • 1 year

Health and Welfare

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