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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.
Education | Wages & Employment
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.
Wages & Employment Trends
National
| Category | Occupation Information |
|---|---|
| Median wages (2008) | $16.34 hourly, $33,990 annual |
| Employment (2006) | 26,000 employees |
| Projected growth (2006-2016) | 
Average (7% to 13%)
|
| Projected need (2006-2016) | 6,000 additional employees |
State & National
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2008 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.