Agricultural Technicians
Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.
Median salary
$49,630/yr
Typical range
$40,950 – $63,630
Education
High school diploma
Time to entry
No degree required — short-term training or on-the-job learning
What a Agricultural Technicians does
Agricultural technicians support farmers and researchers by conducting field tests, maintaining equipment, and collecting data on crop health and soil conditions. They help optimize farming practices and implement new agricultural technologies.
Education & path
The typical entry point is a high school diploma. No degree required — short-term training or on-the-job learning.
Estimated cost of that path: No degree cost. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.
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- Climate Change Policy Analysts — $82,220/yr
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