What do they 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.
Also known as:
Agricultural Research Technician, Agricultural Research Technologist, Agricultural Technician, Laboratory Technician (Lab Tech), Research Assistant, Research Associate, Research Specialist, Research Technician, Seed Analyst
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Ranks #29 in net job growth
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- High school diploma equivalent (26%)
- Some college, no degree (26%)
- Bachelor's degree (22%)
- Associate's degree (16%)
- Less than high school diploma (5%)
- Master's degree (5%)
- Doctorate or Professional Degree (1%)
Most Popular Majors that prepare Agricultural Technicians
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#1
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Degrees Granted
7,858
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Female Students
5,672
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Male Students
2,186
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Median Starting Salary
$40,800
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#2
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Degrees Granted
194
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Female Students
162
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Male Students
32
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Median Starting Salary
$35,800
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#3
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Degrees Granted
66
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Female Students
17
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Male Students
49
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Median Starting Salary
$45,600
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Degrees Granted
23
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Female Students
21
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Male Students
2
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Median Starting Salary
$35,800
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Degrees Granted
11
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Female Students
5
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Male Students
6
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Median Starting Salary
$45,600
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People in this career often know a lot about:
- Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
- Biology - Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
- Chemistry - Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
- Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
- English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
- Administrative - Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.
- Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
- Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
- Geography - Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.
People in this career often have talent in:
- Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
- Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
- Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
- Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
- Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
- Written Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
- Information Ordering - The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
People in this career often do these activities:
- Record research or operational data.
- Measure ingredients.
- Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations.
- Cultivate land.
- Set up laboratory or field equipment.
- Prepare biological samples for testing or analysis.
- Examine characteristics or behavior of living organisms.
- Collect biological specimens.
- Manage agricultural or forestry operations.
- Train personnel in technical or scientific procedures.
- Supervise scientific or technical personnel.
- Research sustainable agricultural processes or practices.
- Research diseases or parasites.
- Maintain laboratory or technical equipment.
- Operate farming equipment.
- Operate laboratory or field equipment.
- Test quality of materials or finished products.
- Care for plants or animals.
- Develop sustainable industrial or development methods.
- Provide technical information or assistance to public.
- Prepare compounds or solutions for products or testing.
- Research crop management methods.
This page includes data from:
Career data: O*NET 28.3 Database
by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (“USDOL/ETA”). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA
Occupation statistics: USDOL U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics
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