Agricultural Technicians
Code: 19-4012.00
Zone 3
Median Annual Salary
£49,630
Range: £35,980 - £76,480
Preparation & Education
Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
Job Zone 3
Industry Outlook
Average
New job opportunities are likely in the future.
Role Overview & What They Do
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.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
Agricultural Research Technician (Agricultural Research Tech)
Agricultural Research Technologist
Agricultural Technician (Agricultural Tech)
Agriculture Assistant
Agronomy Research Technician (Agronomy Research Tech)
Field Assistant
Insect Research Technician (Insect Research Tech)
Lab Tech (Laboratory Technician)
Seed Analyst
Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks
- Prepare land for cultivated crops, orchards, or vineyards by plowing, discing, leveling, or contouring.
- Operate farm machinery, including tractors, plows, mowers, combines, balers, sprayers, earthmoving equipment, or trucks.
- Record data pertaining to experimentation, research, or animal care.
Technology, Tools & Software Stack
Electronic mail software
Email software
Microsoft Outlook
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel
Core Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Basic Skills
reading work related information
listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
Problem Solving
noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Manufactured or Agricultural Goods
food production
Math and Science
biology
chemistry
Engineering and Technology
mechanical
Business
management
Verbal
communicate by speaking
listen and understand what people say
Ideas and Logic
notice when problems happen
use rules to solve problems
Math
add, subtract, multiply, or divide
choose the right type of math to solve a problem
Personality & Work Styles
Top Interest: Realistic
People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
Key Work Styles:
Attention to Detail
Dependability
Perseverance
Integrity
Achievement Orientation
Frequently Asked Questions About Agricultural Technicians
In the UK, the median annual salary for a Agricultural Technicians is £49,630. Starting salaries (10th percentile) typically begin around £35,980, while highly experienced professionals (90th percentile) can earn upwards of £76,480 depending on location and experience.
Entry as a Agricultural Technicians typically aligns with Job Zone 3 (Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed). Most of these careers need vocational school training, on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
Essential skills and tooling for a Agricultural Technicians include: Email software, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
New job opportunities are likely in the future. (Industry demand rating: Average).
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Salary Distribution
10th Percentile (Entry):
£35,980
Median Annual (Average):
£49,630
90th Percentile (Senior):
£76,480
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