Summary Report for:
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

Wages & Employment Trends

National

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

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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.