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19-4011.00 - Agricultural and Food Science Technicians

Work with agricultural scientists in food, fiber, and animal research, production, and processing; assist with animal breeding and nutrition work; under supervision, conduct tests and experiments to improve yield and quality of crops or to increase the resistance of plants and animals to disease or insects. Includes technicians who assist food scientists or food technologists in the research, development, production technology, quality control, packaging, processing, and use of foods.

This title represents a group of more specific occupations. For additional information, please select one of the specific occupations below.

19-4011.01    Agricultural Technicians

19-4011.02    Food Science Technicians

Education  |  Wages & Employment  |  Additional Information

Education

Percentage of Respondents	Education Level Attained
43	High school or less
32	Bachelor's degree or higher
26	Some college

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics survey of employees aged 25-44.

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Wages & Employment Trends

National

Category	Occupation Information
Median wages (2007)	$16.17 hourly, $33,630 annual
Employment (2006)	26,000 employees
Projected growth (2006-2016)	Average (7% to 13%)
Projected need (2006-2016)	6,000 additional employees

State & National

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Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2007 wage data and 2006-2016 employment projections . "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2006-2016). "Projected need" represents job openings due to growth and net replacement.

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Sources of Additional Information

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• American Academy of Forensic Sciences , P.O. Box 669, Colorado Springs, CO 80901. Phone: (719) 636-1100. Fax: (719) 636-1993.
• American Chemical Society , Education Division, Career Publications, 1155 16th St. NW, Washington, DC 20036. Phone: (800) 227-5558. Fax: (202) 872-4615.
• Society of American Foresters , 5400 Grosvenor Ln., Bethesda, MD 20814. Phone: (301) 897-8720. Fax: (301) 897-3690.

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