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Agricultural Technicians
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.
What an agricultural technician does
Become an agricultural technician
If you enjoy doing these activities, you might make a good agricultural technician
- Reading work related information.
- Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.
- Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.
Discover what you could earn in Washington
- Average hourly rate is $21 per hour with an average salary of $43,600 per year.
- Half of workers earn between $18 and $24 per hour.
- Half of workers earn an annual salary between $37,800 and $48,900 per year.
Agricultural Technician job outlook
- There are 390 workers in this occupation in Washington.