Agricultural Technicians

Moderate Risk
53%

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AUTOMATION RISK
CALCULATED
54%
(Moderate Risk)
POLLING
52%
(Moderate Risk, Based on 27 votes)
Average: 53%
LABOR DEMAND
GROWTH
5.9%
by year 2033
WAGES
$43,180
or $20.76 per hour
Volume
13,150
as of 2023
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JOB SCORE
4.1/10
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Job Score (higher is better):

We rate jobs using four factors. These are:

- Chance of being automated
- Job growth
- Wages
- Volume of available positions

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Calculated automation risk

54% (Moderate Risk)

Moderate Risk (41-60%): Occupations with a moderate risk of automation usually involve routine tasks but still require some human judgment and interaction.

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User poll

52% chance of full automation within the next two decades

Our visitors have voted they are unsure if this occupation will be automated. This assessment is further supported by the calculated automation risk level, which estimates 54% chance of automation.

What do you think the risk of automation is?

What is the likelihood that Agricultural Technicians will be replaced by robots or artificial intelligence within the next 20 years?

Growth

Fast growth relative to other professions

The number of 'Agricultural Technicians' job openings is expected to rise 5.9% by 2033

Total employment, and estimated job openings

* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the period between 2023 and 2033
Updated projections are due 09-2025.

Wages

Low paid relative to other professions

In 2023, the median annual wage for 'Agricultural Technicians' was 43.180 $, or 21 $ per hour

'Agricultural Technicians' were paid 10.2% lower than the national median wage, which stood at 48.060 $

Wages over time

* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Volume

Significantly lower range of job opportunities compared to other professions

As of 2023 there were 13,150 people employed as 'Agricultural Technicians' within the United States.

This represents around < 0.001% of the employed workforce across the country

Put another way, around 1 in 11 thousand people are employed as 'Agricultural Technicians'.

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.

SOC Code: 19-4012.00

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