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Agricultural Technicians is a notable career in the 19 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Agricultural Technicians against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 19-4012 |
| title | Agricultural Technicians |
| onet code | 19-4012.00 |
| 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. |
| job zone | 3 |
| major group | 19 |
| tot emp | 14,340 |
| a mean | 49,680 |
| a median | 46,790 |
| a pct10 | 32,860 |
| a pct25 | 38,480 |
| a pct75 | 59,370 |
| a pct90 | 69,010 |
| h mean | 23 |
| h median | 22 |
The day-to-day work of a agricultural technicians typically centers on prepare land for cultivated crops, orchards, or vineyards by plowing, discing, leveling, or contouring. Every task listed below is classified as Core in O*NET — they collectively define the role. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Reading Comprehension, Critical Thinking, and Active Listening. Across the top 10 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.14 out of 5 — moderately weighted for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Among working agricultural technicians, the most common entry qualification is a High School Diploma (41.3%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 31% of incumbents. Entry pathways are mixed; a meaningful minority enters without a four-year degree.
Median annual pay is highest in Arizona at $63,340 and lowest in Louisiana at $32,000 — a 2.0× spread. The top five states (Arizona, Wyoming, California, West Virginia, Minnesota) average $58,582. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $63,340 | $60,590 | $42,930 | $71,700 | — |
| Wyoming | $60,490 | $58,550 | $45,380 | $77,980 | 50 |
| California | $58,330 | $56,040 | $39,670 | $71,930 | 3,100 |
| West Virginia | $55,560 | $50,010 | $33,470 | $55,630 | 40 |
| Minnesota | $55,190 | $57,580 | $37,290 | $81,060 | 810 |
| Colorado | $51,380 | $55,770 | $33,760 | $81,530 | 120 |
| Montana | $51,170 | $51,150 | $39,740 | $60,540 | — |
| Tennessee | $51,170 | $51,910 | $34,010 | $65,400 | 190 |
| Florida | $49,280 | $50,650 | $33,800 | $65,790 | — |
| Delaware | $49,030 | $47,260 | $37,440 | $62,990 | — |
| North Carolina | $48,910 | $47,100 | $33,900 | $62,300 | 410 |
| Mississippi | $48,790 | $39,300 | $15,980 | $53,000 | 220 |
| Kentucky | $48,780 | $50,030 | $28,940 | $69,570 | 160 |
| Maine | $48,150 | $46,230 | $31,330 | $63,120 | 130 |
| Texas | $48,120 | $56,990 | $35,300 | $89,150 | 150 |
| Maryland | $47,890 | $52,680 | $38,350 | $64,350 | 340 |
| Utah | $47,840 | $44,780 | $33,390 | $52,000 | 30 |
| New York | $46,890 | $50,170 | $38,870 | $62,710 | 200 |
| Washington | $46,710 | $49,360 | $38,570 | $62,110 | 420 |
| Hawaii | $46,670 | $50,130 | $36,000 | $72,840 | 70 |
| Missouri | $46,450 | $49,500 | $25,580 | $74,350 | 540 |
| Pennsylvania | $46,410 | $49,000 | $35,080 | $72,950 | — |
| Nevada | $46,050 | $46,380 | $36,920 | $58,520 | 40 |
| Georgia | $46,040 | $46,160 | $30,760 | $59,400 | 510 |
| Indiana | $45,940 | $49,770 | $32,140 | $69,680 | 250 |
| New Jersey | $45,810 | $63,960 | $36,980 | $132,080 | — |
| Wisconsin | $45,380 | $45,640 | $35,920 | $62,200 | 500 |
| North Dakota | $44,540 | $49,780 | $36,450 | $78,130 | 120 |
| Ohio | $44,310 | $49,230 | $31,960 | $79,930 | 190 |
| Arkansas | $43,950 | $44,630 | $33,990 | $58,750 | 330 |
| Kansas | $43,780 | $46,710 | $23,150 | $63,000 | 220 |
| Idaho | $43,480 | $46,770 | $32,150 | $65,210 | 580 |
| Nebraska | $42,420 | $44,180 | $36,100 | $54,600 | 500 |
| Illinois | $41,580 | $48,220 | $29,120 | $74,220 | 420 |
| South Carolina | $41,360 | $45,200 | $35,140 | $54,990 | 130 |
| New Hampshire | $40,730 | $43,340 | $40,700 | $47,690 | 50 |
| Vermont | $39,940 | $44,350 | $39,940 | $64,500 | — |
| Iowa | $39,330 | $42,570 | $28,900 | $59,230 | 1,080 |
| Oklahoma | $39,160 | $41,140 | $32,520 | $53,380 | 60 |
| Oregon | $39,150 | $42,860 | $33,960 | $59,600 | 420 |
| South Dakota | $38,650 | $38,960 | $31,440 | $51,100 | 380 |
| Virginia | $38,100 | $43,570 | $29,750 | $63,220 | 230 |
| Michigan | $37,960 | $42,930 | $34,130 | $61,520 | 250 |
| Alabama | $32,390 | $34,120 | $31,200 | $36,630 | 40 |
| Louisiana | $32,000 | $36,100 | $28,660 | $54,160 | 50 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for agricultural technicians. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Acidity Tester or Agricultural Assistant frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
This data helps you understand how Agricultural Technicians compares to others in the 19 category. Use it to make informed decisions based on verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0.
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