Agricultural Technicians
Work with agricultural scientists in plant, fiber, and animal research, or assist with animal breeding and nutrition.
About the profession
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.
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Occupation on screen: Agricultural Technicians (O*NET 19-4012.00). Closed captions in English and Spanish. CareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration)
Personality Fit
Based on the Agricultural Technicians role, here are the RIASEC personality types that tend to thrive in this career. While these alignments are common, individual success depends on motivation, skill development, and finding the right work environment.
Realistic
Hands-on, practical, technical work
Investigative
Research, analysis, problem-solving
Conventional
Organizing, detail-oriented, structured
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Career Path
Your career progression roadmap with salary growth at each level
Career Ladder
Junior Agricultural Technician → Practitioner Agricultural Technician → Senior Practitioner Agricultural Technician → Lead Agricultural Technician
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Salary Growth
4
Levels
$65K
Top Salary
8+
Years
Learning Path
Skills you need to develop and courses to get there
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Timeline: 0-2 | Entry Level Base: $30,750 - $39,430/year With equity/bonuses: $33,825 - $47,316 Top markets (SF/NYC): $35,363 - $47,316 Execute core tasks using Reading…
Skills used in this career
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Day in Life
Junior vs Senior, daily schedule breakdown
9am, Prepare land for cultivated crops, orchards, or vineyards by plowing, discing, leveling, or contouring.
Income Dynamics
Conservative and aggressive scenarios for 10–15 years
Year 1: Entry level $21,525 - $35,487 Year 2-3: Junior level $39,430 - $45,705 Year 4-6: Mid level $45,705 - $49,553 Year 7-10: Senior level $49,553 - $59,630 Year 10+:…
Is this for me?
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You find the craft of a Agricultural Technician genuinely interesting, not just a paycheck You enjoy working with Reading Comprehension and Active Listening You communicate…
💰 Salary Range
BLS OEWS, May 2023Half of U.S. workers in this occupation earn more than this, half earn less.
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